Milt Jackson
Milt Jackson was the first vibraphone player to perform in the bebop style of jazz. He helped to bring jazz to a new concert-going audience as a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Ken Clarke MP profiles great jazz musicians of the 20th century.
Milt Jackson, known as 'Bags', was the first vibraphone player to perform in the bebop style of jazz. He was spotted at the age of 22 by Dizzy Gillespie and given a place in his band. His reputation grew from there, and he is perhaps best known for helping to bring jazz to a new concert-going audience during his 20-plus years as a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Vibraphone player Anthony Kerr sets Ken straight on Jackson, who he admits to having overlooked as a teenage jazz fan.
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- Tue 31 Mar 2009 13:30成人论坛 Radio 4
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