- Aliases
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Modern Jazz Quartet
- Years active
- since 1952
- Country
- United States
- Comments
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Jazz quartet formed by former members of the Dizzy Gillespie band. The quartet was important in the development of jazz in the 1950s, and although they officially disbanded in 1974, they’ve reformed for both concerts and recordings several times.
- Members
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Connie Kay Drums (1955-1974)
John Lewis Piano (1952-1974)
Kenny Clarke Drums (1952-1955): left after a dispute with John Lewis over the musical direction of the quartet.
Milt Jackson Vibraphone (1952-1974)
Percy Heath Bass (1955-1974)
- Related
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Modern Jazz Society
- Ranking
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1335th most covered performer
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