{"product_id":"modern-jazz-quartet-pyramid-blue-vinyl","title":"Modern Jazz Quartet - Pyramid [Blue Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: 350306\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP Blue Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 8436563187070\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 02 Oct 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete album + 2 bonus tracks - pressed on limited edition 180g blue coloured vinyl, contains new specially prepared liner notes by Penguin Guide to Jazz's writer Brian Morton and by Paris' prestigious Jazz Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Modern Jazz Quartet had become a jazz institution by the time Pyramid was recorded. Formed out of the rhythm section of the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band (1946 -48), founding of the members The MJQ , pianist Lohn Lewis and vibraphonist Milt Jackson , brought a sophisticated blend of jazz and classical music to audiences around the world. Active from 1952 through to 1997 (with a seven- year break in between), the MJQ's 38- year reign counts as being among the most enduring ensembles in jazz history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented here is their classic album Pyramid , featuring three compositions by the quartet's pianist John Lewis (including his hit 'Django), alongside jazz standards by Ellington, Ray Brown ('Pyramid'), and Jim Hall; plus, a unique take on the Nancy Hamiton \u0026amp; Morgan Lewis' popular standard, 'How High The Moon'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the bonus tracks 'Vendome' (original 1952 version) and 'Django' (original 1954 version). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Besides swinging, the MJQ offers intelligence also, something that the back-to-the-land advocates sometimes omit. A fne and worthy addition to your fle of 5- star albums.\" - ***** Don DeMicheal, DownBeat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Vendome \/ Pyramid \/ It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) \/ Vendome [Original 1952 Version] \/ Django (John Lewis) \/ How High The Moon \/ Romaine \/ Django (John Lewis) [original 1954 Version]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"20TH CENTURY MASTERWORKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664817668252,"sku":"350306","price":23.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/1_5743434a-bed4-4c86-826d-5dcf528ac3de.webp?v=1790025284","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/modern-jazz-quartet-pyramid-blue-vinyl","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}