European Concert

The importance of European Concert in today's society is undeniable. Since its origins, European Concert has played a fundamental role in multiple aspects of daily life, from politics to economics, culture and technology. In recent years, interest in European Concert has grown exponentially, thanks in part to advances in research and development that have allowed a better understanding of its importance and impact on the world. In this article, we will explore the role European Concert plays in our current society, as well as its evolution over time and possible implications for the future.

This article is about the jazz album. For the 19th century diplomatic term, see Concert of Europe.
European Concert
Live album by
Modern Jazz Quartet
Released1960
RecordedApril 11–13, 1960
VenueStockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden
GenreJazz
Length76:17
LabelAtlantic SD 2-603 (orig. as Atlantic 1385 and 1386)
ProducerNesuhi Ertegun
Modern Jazz Quartet chronology
Pyramid
(1960) 		European Concert
(1960) 		The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra
(1961)
Milt Jackson chronology
Pyramid
(1960) 		European Concert
(1960) 		Soul Meeting
(1961)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[2]

European Concert is a live album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances recorded in Sweden in April 1960 and originally released on two consecutive volumes on the Atlantic label.[3]

Reception

The Allmusic review stated, "Long considered one of, if not the classic album from the Modern Jazz Quartet, European Concert defines them simultaneously as a recording entity as well as a working band".[1]

Track listing

All compositions by John Lewis except as indicated

  1. "Django" – 5:32
  2. "Bluesology" (Milt Jackson) – 4:39
  3. "I Should Care" (Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston) – 5:33
  4. "La Ronde" – 3:07
  5. "I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks) – 5:15
  6. "Festival Sketch" – 4:40
  7. "Vendome" – 2:45
  8. "Odds Against Tomorrow" – 6:57
  9. "Pyramid (Blues for Junior)" (Ray Brown) – 8:45
  10. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 5:36
  11. "Skating in Central Park" – 6:10
  12. "The Cylinder" (Jackson) – 6:28
  13. "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 3:51
  14. "Bags' Groove" (Jackson) – 5:13
  15. "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 4:54

Tracks 5, 6, 9, 12, 14 and 15 recorded in Stockholm, April 11; tracks 1 – 4, 8, 11 recorded in Gothenburg, April 12; tracks 7, 10, 13 recorded in Stockholm, April 13.[3]

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed May 29, 2012
  2. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 143. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  3. ^ a b Modern Jazz Quartet discography accessed May 29, 2012