2016 RSD release – these seminal recordings, originally billed as The Milt Jackson Quartet launched what soon became The Modern Jazz Quartet. Comprised of Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke, Beginnings features two of MJQs timeless signature pieces, Bluesology and Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise — premiered during these heralded 1951-52 recording sessions.
A1 Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
A2 Love Me Pretty Baby
A3 Autumn Breeze
A4 Milt Meets Sid
A5 Moving Nicely
A6 D & E
B1 Heart And Soul
B2 True Blues
B3 Bluesology
B4 Yesterdays
B5 Round About Midnight
B6 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
