Fontessa

by The Modern Jazz Quartet

Overview

This LP has a particularly strong all-around set by the Modern Jazz Quartet. While John Lewis' "Versailles" and an 11-minute "Fontessa" show the seriousness of the group (and the influence of Western classical music), other pieces (such as "Bluesology," "Woody 'N You" and a pair of ballads) look toward the group's roots in bop and permit the band to swing hard. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/31/1990
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678132926
Rank:	73582

Tracks

1. Versailles (Porte de Versailles)
2. Angel Eyes
3. Fontessa
4. Over the Rainbow
5. Bluesology
6. Willow Weep for Me
7. Woodyn You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Modern Jazz Quartet   Primary Artist
John Lewis   Piano
Milt Jackson   Vibraphone
John G. Lewis   Piano
Connie Kay   Drums
Percy Heath   Bass

Technical Credits

Milt Jackson   Group Member,Composer
The Modern Jazz Quartet   Performer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
John Kraus   Engineer
Ann Ronell   Composer
William Claxton   Photography
Norman Sunshine   Cover Art,Cover Design
John Lewis   Composer
John G. Lewis   Group Member
Earl Brent   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Connie Kay   Group Member
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Percy Heath   Group Member
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Nesuhi Ertegun   Producer,Supervisor
Matt Dennis   Composer
Max Roach   Composer
Ralph J. Gleason   Liner Notes