In Memoriam (Modern Jazz Quartet album)

In Memoriam
Studio album by Modern Jazz Quartet
Released	1974
Recorded	November 5 & 6, 1973 CBS Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	33:51
Label	Little David LD 3001
Producer	John Lewis and Teo Macero
Modern Jazz Quartet chronology
The Legendary Profile (1972) In Memoriam (1973) Blues on Bach (1973)
Milt Jackson chronology
Goodbye (1973) In Memoriam (1973) Blues on Bach (1973)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[2]

In Memoriam is an album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet recorded in 1973 and released on the Little David label.^[3]

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "The MJQ is accompanied by an orchestra conducted by Maurice Peress and despite some stimulating moments, the music is often quite dry. It's one of the classic group's lesser releases".^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by John Lewis except as indicated

1. "In Memoriam - First Movement" - 8:40
2. "In Memoriam - Second Movement" 9:03
3. "Jazz Ostinato" - 6:19
4. "Adagio from the Guitar Concerto: Concerto de Aranjuez" (Joaquín Rodrigo) - 9:49

Personnel

• Milt Jackson - vibraphone
• John Lewis - piano
• Percy Heath - bass
• Connie Kay - drums
• Unnamed orchestra conducted by Maurice Peress
• Stanley Tonkel - recording engineer
• Gene Paul, John Lewis - re-mix engineers
• Edd Kolakowski - Steinway piano technician

References

1. Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed June 1, 2012
2. Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 143. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
3. Modern Jazz Quartet discography accessed June 1, 2012