THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET (Dignity Personified) Jazz History #53

The name of the Modern Jazz Quartet was in some ways a misnomer (though not intended to be), considering that the finely-crafted style of contrapuntal arrangements coupled with their besuited and serious demeanor was more reminiscent of a classical chamber ensemble than the bebop band from which they sprung. However, they were forward-seeking in the melding of classical and jazz that was labeled Third Stream. After a couple of personnel changes in the early years the quartet remained consistent for decades, making them one of the most long-lived and popular jazz groups, and one of the more unique. ABOUT THIS SERIES The Jazz History series is a video adaptation of a PowerPoint presentation used to teach a university course. It traces the roots of jazz from Ragtime at the turn of the 20th century to jazz-rock fusion at the end of the 1960s. You’ll find a lot more videos like this one in the JAZZ HISTORY playlist on this channel. If you want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of playing jazz, check out the videos in the JAZZ TACTICS playlist. JAZZ TACTICS SUGGESTIONS Do You Speak Jazz? What Makes Jazz Jazz? Why I Can’t Teach You Jazz What’s So Great About Chet Baker? Guido Basso: A Voice You Won’t Forget Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard Improvising on Rhythm Changes ABOUT THIS CHANNEL On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers advice and tips for musicians and music appreciators, based on more than forty years of experience as a professional musician. PLAYLISTS This link will take you to all the playlists on this channel: LEAVE A TIP You can leave a tip to support the work that goes into this channel by clicking the THANKS button. Thanks to YOU for watching! MORE INFORMATION For more in-depth and personal information and instruction, check out Chase’s books and online lesson options on his website: