album · May 7, 1961
The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra
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jazzcool jazz
This 1961 collaboration pairs the MJQ with an orchestra, a less common but impactful setting for the group's signature sound.
- The album was recorded in New York City at the famed A&R Recording studios.
- It was produced by George Avakian, a noted jazz producer and executive.
- The orchestra was arranged and conducted by Gunther Schuller, a composer and conductor known for his work in Third Stream music.
The Modern Jazz Quartet, based in New York City, has been a leading ensemble in cool jazz since the 1950s, known for their sophisticated interplay and classical influences. At the time of this 1961 release, the MJQ were at a commercial and critical peak, having recently released their groundbreaking European concert recordings.
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