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40 Years of MJQ - Movie Download

Plot

This special, exclusive presentation of the Modern Jazz Quartet's fortieth anniversary concert presents the signature sounds that ensured the group's lasting legacy in the history of music in a spectacular DVD package.

Filmed live in Stuttgart, Germany, the Quartet is accompanied by the lush sound of a full string orchestra. Pianist and Composer John Lewis, bassist Percy Heath, vibraphone extraordinaire Milt Jackson and drummer Mickey Roker (subbing for Connie Kay) perform selections such as Three Windows (Medley from No Sun in Venice), Sketch, Alexander's Fugue, Adagio from Concierto de Aranjues, and A Day in Dubrovnik Suite, in this unforgettable performance that defines the dignity of Jazz.

V.I.E.W. Video is proud to present the Modern Jazz Quartet, live on DVD. The MJQ exemplifies the beautiful flux between Classical and Jazz music in a fashion that has assured its lasting legacy in the world of Jazz and stands as a venerable example of how tradition and innovation can merge into a deeply beautiful sound.

DVD Bonus Features
John Lewis Biography
Percy Heath Biography
Milt Jackson Biography
Connie Kay Biography
Mickey Roker Biography
About the Modern Jazz Quartet
Instant Access to Songs and Solos

Additional Information

  • Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Format: NTSC
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (standard TV)
  • Color: Color
  • Sound: Dolby Digital

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