Bags & Flutes is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Milt Jackson featuring performances recorded in 1957 and released on the Atlantic label.[1]
| Bags & Flutes | ||||
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | May 21 and June 10 & 17, 1957 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:12 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Nesuhi Ertegun | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "This album is top-notch".[2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Track listing
edit- All compositions by Milt Jackson, except as indicated
- "Bags' New Groove" - 5:55
- "Sandy" - 3:56
- "Midget Rod" - 5:41
- "I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over" (Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel) - 3:41
- "Ghana" (Ernie Wilkins) - 5:30
- "Sweet and Lovely" (Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias, Jules LeMare) - 4:44
- "Connie's Blues" - 9:45
- Recorded in New York City on May 21, 1957 (tracks 1 & 7), June 10, 1957 (tracks 3, 4 & 6) and June 17, 1957 (tracks 2 & 5)
Personnel
edit- Milt Jackson – vibes
- Bobby Jaspar (tracks 1 & 7), Frank Wess (tracks 2–6) – flute
- Tommy Flanagan (tracks 1 & 7), Hank Jones (tracks 2–6) – piano
- Kenny Burrell – guitar
- Percy Heath – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
References
edit- ^ Milt Jackson discography accessed January 17, 2012
- ^ a b Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed January 17, 2012