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“The previously unreleased Modern Jazz Quartet performance from the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival was first issued in this 1998 CD. The MJQ (vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist John Lewis, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Connie Kay) is heard in typically fine form performing a few standards (including “Mean To Me” and “Bags’ Groove”), and a couple of obscurities (Ray Brown’s “Pyramid” and Lewis’ “Winter Tale”) before an appreciative audience. The MJQ always had a timeless sound; their 1963 program does not differ stylistically much from 1958 or 1968, but neither does it sound dated. Easily recommended to fans of the classic group.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

Track listing:
01.Pyramid (Blues for Junior) (Ray Brown)…(00:00)
02.In A Crowd (John Lewis)…(06:46)
03.Mean To Me (F.E.Ahlert/R.Turk)…(12:00)
04.Winter Tale (John Lewis)…(16:20)
05.Bags’ Groove (Milt Jackson)…(21:30)
06.I Should Care (S.Cahn/A.Stordahl/P.Weston)…(27:05)
07.The Sheriff (John Lewis)…(32:36).

Personnel:
Milt Jackson – vibraphone
John Lewis – piano
Percy Heath – bass
Connie Kay – drums.
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Recorded: at the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival;1963.
Label: Douglas Music – DM 10002
Production – Guy M.Manganiello
Mastered By – Joe Gastwirt