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Milt Jackson
In a glittering 40-year career, Milt Jackson not only established himself as
jazz music's greatest vibraphone player, he composed a series of classic pieces
including 'Bluesology', 'The Cylinder' and 'Bags Groove'. Strong-minded and
outspoken, he was a political activist and campaigner, fighting for equal rights
and relishing the title of 'rebel' that was often applied to him.
Born in Detroit on New Year's Day in 1923, he was surrounded by music from an
early age, notably the gospel music he heard in church. His first instrument was
guitar, but by the age of 11 he'd turned to ...
If I Were a BellWDR Big Band, Jeff Hamilton, Milt Jackson, Cedar Walton and John Clayton
Just The Way It Had To Be
5:15
MoonglowJoe Pass, Milt Jackson, Ray Brown, Brown and Pass
The Big 3
4:57
'Deed I DoRay Charles and Milt Jackson
The Genius of Ray Charles
Come SundayRay Brown, Milt Jackson, Cedar Walton and Mickey Roker
7:50
In a Sentimental MoodMilt Jackson, Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker, Brown, Roker and Pass
All Too Soon: The Ellington Album
4:42
ReverenceWDR Big Band, Jeff Hamilton, Milt Jackson, Cedar Walton and John Clayton
Blues and Beyond
9:26
