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Milt Jackson
In a glittering 40-year career, Milt Jackson not only established himself as
jazz music's greatest vibraphone player, he composed a series of classic pieces
including 'Bluesology', 'The Cylinder' and 'Bags Groove'. Strong-minded and
outspoken, he was a political activist and campaigner, fighting for equal rights
and relishing the title of 'rebel' that was often applied to him.
Born in Detroit on New Year's Day in 1923, he was surrounded by music from an
early age, notably the gospel music he heard in church. His first instrument was
guitar, but by the age of 11 he'd turned to ...
Sophisticated LadyMilt Jackson, Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker, Brown, Roker and Pass
This One's For Blanton
5:31
The Song is EndedMilt Jackson
Da Capo
4:40
If I Had YouOscar Peterson and Milt Jackson
Two of the Few
4:27
These Foolish Things
Milt JacksonDa Capo
4:25
Mood IndigoMilt Jackson, Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker, Brown, Roker and Pass
3:31
ReverenceWDR Big Band, Jeff Hamilton, Milt Jackson, Cedar Walton and John Clayton
Blues and Beyond
9:26
