Milt Jackson

Milt Jackson
Born: Jan 1, 1923 in Detroit, MI
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Died: Oct 9, 1999 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Modern Big Band, Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Standards, Ballads, Third Stream, Chamber Jazz
Biography: Before Milt Jackson, there were only two major vibraphonists: Lionel Hampton and Red Norvo. Jackson soon surpassed both of them in significance and, despite the rise of other players (including Bobby Hutcherson and Gary Burton), still won the popularity polls throughout the decades. Jackson (or "Bags" ...Read full biography
Bags & Trane
Released: 1959
Label: Rhino Atlantic
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Vibraphonist Milt Jackson and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane make for a surprisingly complementary team on this 1959 studio session, their only joint recording. With fine backup by pianist Hank Jones, ...Read full review
Statements
Released: 1997
Label: IMPULSE
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More Milt Jackson & John Coltrane albums: Main Albums (79), Compilations (39), DVD/Video (1)
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