The Jazz Show Episode May 20, 2024

Vibes master Milt Jackson: "Opus de Jazz"

9:01pm - 12:31am

Tonight's Jazz Feature is an indirect tribute to my late Mother, whose Birthday Anniversary is today: May 20. This album was one of her favorites. It is a classic by the great vibist and Modern Jazz pioneer, Milt Jackson. Jackson and his co-star here is flutist and tenor saxophonist Frank Wess. Wess of course is one of the great practitioners of Jazz flute. The rhythm section is superb and led by Hank Jones on piano and indeed he's one of the finest. Eddie Jones (no relation to Hank) is solid on bass and Kenny Clarke is his usual masterful self on drums. All of this was recorded for Savoy Records on October 28, 1955 and it's one of Milt Jackson's many gems and is tonight's Jazz feature. Enjoy!

Track Listing:

Opus de Funk
Milt Jackson · Opus de Jazz
Opus Pocus
Milt Jackson · Opus de Jazz
You Leave Me breathless
Milt Jackson · Opus de Jazz
Opus and Interlude
Milt Jackson · Opus de Jazz
Prelude; Invitation
Neal Kirkwood · Night City
Eve's Garden
Neal Kirkwood · Night City
Jim Knew
Neal Kirkwood · Night City
What is This Thing Called Love?
Terri Lynn Carrington · TLC & Friends
La Bonita
Terri Lynn Carrington · TLC & Friends
St. Thomas
Terri Lynn Carrington · TLC & Friends
Figure and Spirit
Lee Konitz · Figure and Spirit
Dreamstepper
Lee Konitz · Figure and Spirit
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Joe Turner/Count Basie · Flip, Flop & Fly
Flip Flop and Fly
Joe Turner/Count Basie · Flip, Flop & Fly
Everyday I Have The Blues
Joe Turner/Count Basie · Flip, Flop & Fly
Stop, Look,and Listen
Shelly Manne · Jazz From The Pacific Northwest
The Vamp's Blues
Shelly Manne · Jazz From The Pacific Northwest
After You've Gone
Curtis Peagler · The Modern Jazz Disciples
Disciples Blues
Curtis Peagler · The Modern Jazz Disciples