![]() Milt Jackson and Ray Brown, New York, between 1946 and 1948 Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Milt JacksonMilt Jackson Milt Jackson American jazz vibraphonist (1923–1999) For the house music producer, see Milton Jackson. For the American football coach, see Milt Jackson (American football). Milton Jackson (January 1, 1923 – October 9, 1999), nicknamed "Bags", was an American jazz vibraphonist.[1] He is especially remembered for his cool swinging solos as a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and his penchant for collaborating with hard bop and post-bop players. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Milt Jackson Jackson with bassist Ray Brown, c. 1947 Background information Birth name Milton Jackson Born (1923-01-01)January 1, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died October 9, 1999(1999-10-09) (aged 76) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. Genres Hard bop Afro-Cuban jazz modal jazz mainstream jazz post-bop… (Source: Wikipedia)
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