Pre-Order: Modern Jazz Quartet * Fontessa [180 Gram] Soft Rock Ballet Général

Ballet Général

Cosima (nee Liszt)

Fueled by colorful outfits and an exceptional presence

In August 2007

Release Date: 4

Pre-Order: Modern Jazz Quartet * Fontessa [180 Gram] Soft Rock Ballet GénéralIn contrast to some of the other rather more dawdling and laid back MJQ LPs, "Fontessa" offers diversified and intense music. Nothing is routine, perhaps because the drummer Connie Kay had replaced Kenny Clark just one year previously. But maybe too because Milt Jackson's blues influence inspired John Lewis perceptibly to forget all about discipline. All seven numbers are true gems. But if you want a special hint, just listen to "Bluesology". Well,