Composer
Milt Jackson
American musician (1923–1999)
1923–1999
2 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1999
- Birthplace
- Detroit
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Milton Jackson (January 1, 1923 – October 9, 1999), nicknamed "Bags", was an American jazz vibraphonist. He is especially remembered for his cool swinging solos as a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and his penchant for collaborating with hard bop and post-bop players.
A very expressive player, Jackson differentiated himself from other vibraphonists in his attention to variations on harmonics and rhythm. He was particularly fond of the twelve-bar blues at slow tempos. On occasion, Jackson also sang and played piano.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; jazz musician; singer; recording artist; vibraphonist; musician
- Education
- Michigan State University
- Recorded memberships
- Modern Jazz Quartet; Milt Jackson Orchestra; Milt Jackson Quintet; The Milt Jackson Big 4
- Instruments played
- vibraphone; voice
- Awards
- NEA Jazz Masters
- Nickname
- Bags
- VIAF ID
- 39562146
- ISNI
- 0000000083744603
- GND ID
- 124206298
- Library of Congress ID
- n81023037
- MusicBrainz ID
- 2e38e1de-2890-4620-8467-5b0bb4641cb9
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Piano
- Genres represented
- Jazz
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bags' Groove | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Bag's New Groove | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 39562146. Portrait: William P. Gottlieb, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.