La ronde
Released on The Modern Jazz Quartet (1953)
Covered by
(5 artists)
Artist
The Modern Jazz Quartet
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- Years active
- since 1952
- Country
- United States
- Comments
- Jazz quartet formed in 1952 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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Milt Jackson Vibraphone (1952-1974)
Percy Heath Bass (1955-1974)
John Lewis Piano (1952-1974)
Connie Kay Drums (1955-1974)
Kenny Clarke Drums (1952-1955): left after a dispute with John Lewis over the musical direction of the quartet.
- Related
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Modern Jazz Society
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