2016 RSD release - these seminal recordings, originally billed as ‘The Milt Jackson Quartet’ launched what soon became ‘The Modern Jazz Quartet’. Comprised of Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke, “Beginnings” features two of MJQ’s timeless signature pieces, “Bluesology” and “Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise” -- premiered during these heralded 1951-’52 recording sessions.A1 Softly As In A Morning Sunrise A2 Love Me Pretty Baby A3 Autumn Breeze A4 Milt Meets Sid A5 Moving Nicely A6 D & E B1 Heart And Soul B2 True Blues B3 Bluesology B4 Yesterdays B5 Round About Midnight B6 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
