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Formed: 1952 in
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Kenny Clarke first came together as the rhythm section of the 1946 Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra and they had occasional features that gave the overworked brass player ...More >>

Discography: 2004 Bluesology 2001 Live at the Theatre Royal, Bath 2000 Modern Jazz Quartet at the Music Inn [Import] 1995 2 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West 1994 Night at the Opera More >>

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Group Members: Kenny Clarke Connie Kay Milt Jackson Percy Heath John Lewis More >> Similar Artists: Bill Evans Dave Brubeck Ramsey Lewis Sir Roland Hanna The Three Sounds More >>

Influenced By: Count Basie Dave Brubeck Lucky Thompson Duke Ellington Charlie Parker More >> Followers: Evan Parker Michael Brook Jack Bruce Robert Wyatt Mulatu Astatqé More >>

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