{"product_id":"modern-jazz-quartet-fontessa-special-edition","title":"Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa (Special Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Modern Jazz Quartet, known for its sophisticated and elegant approach \u003cbr\u003eto jazz, consisted of pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist \u003cbr\u003ePercy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay\u003cbr\u003eHere are Some key points about the album: \"Fontessa\" is regarded as one of the \u003cbr\u003eQuartet's essential recordings, praised for its elegant performances and refned \u003cbr\u003ecompositions.\u003cbr\u003eThe album refects the commitment to creating jazz that is both \u003cbr\u003eaccessible and artistically ambitious.\u003cbr\u003eCritics and jazz enthusiasts often highlight the \u003cbr\u003einterplay between Milt Jackson's vibraphone and John Lewis's piano, supported by the \u003cbr\u003esolid rhythm section of Percy Heath and Connie Kay.\u003cbr\u003eThe title track \"Fontessa\" is a \u003cbr\u003esuite in several movements, showcasing the band's ability to merge different musical \u003cbr\u003ethemes seamlessly; the album includes notable covers such as \"Angel Eyes,\" \"Willow \u003cbr\u003eWeep for Me,\" and \"Over the Rainbow\" all of which are given the Modern Jazz Quartet \u003cbr\u003eunique treatment with a mix of lush harmonies and sophisticated improvisation.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cbr\u003ealbum, released in 1956, signifcantly contributed to the evolution of jazz by \u003cbr\u003edemonstrating that it could be a serious, artful genre capable of sophisticated \u003cbr\u003eexpression.\u003cbr\u003eThe Modern Jazz Quartet infuence extends beyond jazz to classical and \u003cbr\u003epopular music, and \"Fontessa\" remains a testament to their innovative spirit and \u003cbr\u003eenduring appeal, a key album in their discography, exemplifying their unique sound \u003cbr\u003eand artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ERMITAGE","offers":[{"title":"Special Edition Yellow Vinyl","offer_id":53206767468871,"sku":"TRI-62914","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/db370687d0c9f20b6730214d89ed4c16.jpg?v=1769375331","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/modern-jazz-quartet-fontessa-special-edition","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}