Milt Jackson - The Early Years 1945-52 (2017)

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" as he was long called) was at the top of his field for 50 years, playing bop, blues, and ballads with equal skill and sensitivity.

TRACKLIST

01. Dizzy Gillespie & His Rebop Six - Dizzy Atmosphere
02. Tempo Jazzmen - Round Midnight
03. Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra - 52nd Street Theme
04. Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra - A Night in Tunisia
05. Ray Brown's All Stars - Boppin' the Blues
06. Coleman Hawkins & His Orchestra - Bean and the Boys
07. Coleman Hawkins & His Orchestra - You Go to My Head
08. Coleman Hawkins & His Orchestra - Cocktails for Two
09. Howard McGhee Sextet - Coolie-Rini
10. Howard McGhee Sextet - Surrender
11. Milt Jackson & His All Stars - Bobbin' with Robin
12. Milt Jackson & His All Stars - Baggy Eyes
13. Milt Jackson & His All Stars - Slits
14. Lord Nelson & His Boppers - Red Shoes
15. Lord Nelson & His Boppers - Star Dust
16. Thelonious Monk Quartet - Evidence
17. Thelonious Monk Quartet - Misterioso
18. Thelonious Monk Quartet - Epistrophy
19. Thelonious Monk Quartet - I Mean You
20. Howard McGhee - The Skunk
21. Kenny Clarke & His Clique - Bruz
22. Kenny Clarke & His Clique - You Go to My Head
23. Milt Jackson & His New Sound Group - Hearing Bells
24. Milt Jackson & His New Sound Group - Junior
25. Milt Jackson & His New Sound Group - Bubu
26. Milt Jackson & His New Sound Group - Bluesology
27. Dizzy Gillespie Sextet - Tin Tin Deo
28. Dizzy Gillespie Octet - The Champ Pt. 1
29. Thelonious Monk Quintet - Willow Weep for Me
30. Thelonious Monk Quintet - Criss Cross
31. Thelonious Monk Quintet - Straight No Chaser
32. Milt Jackson Quartet - Milt Meets Sid
33. Milt Jackson Quartet - D & E
34. Milt Jackson Quartet - Yesterdays
35. Milt Jackson Quartet - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
36. Milt Jackson Quartet - Autumn Breeze
37. Milt Jackson Quartet - Moving Nicely
38. Milt Jackson Quartet - Round Midnight
39. Milt Jackson Quartet - Bluesology
40. Milt Jackson Quartet - Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
41. Milt Jackson Quartet - Love Me Pretty Baby
42. Milt Jackson Quartet - Heart and Soul
43. Milt Jackson Quartet - True Blues
44. Milt Jackson Quintet - Lillie
45. Milt Jackson Quintet - Tahiti
46. Milt Jackson Quintet - What's New
47. Milt Jackson Quintet - Bag's Groove
48. Charlie Parker feat. The Milt Jackson Quartet - How High the Moon