cxcviii. MODERN JAZZ QUARTET
from Django.
The MJQ -- a unique phenomenon in the history of jazz -- grew out of Dizzy Gillespie's band in the mid-40's and became an ensemble in the early 50's.
One Bass Hit -- a vehicle for the young bass player of Dizzy's band, Ray Brown -- is shown here in a video from 1946 ... in this suite, it is reprised by Heath.
Two Bass Hit -- a Lewis composition -- emerged as a vehicle for Miles, as heard here on Milestones (1958).
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