Milt Jackson - Vibrations (1961) [2012]

1964's Vibrations is another fine set by Milt Jackson. This time Jackson is joined by four horns and another strong rhythm section. Tenor player Jimmy Heath, sounding satisfyingly like John Coltrane circa the start of his Atlantic period, is featured prominently. The interaction of Jackson and Heath with pianist Tommy Flanagan, drummer Connie Kay, and bassist Alvin Jackson provide the main interest. The set is nicely rounded out by two tracks with guitarist Kenny Burrell, and a small, vocal ensemble that sings wordless arrangements on the cooly swinging title tack and the hard bopping "Let Me Hear the Blues," both by Jackson.

Tracks:

01. Darbin & The Redd Fox (Moody) - 4:57
02. Algo Bueno (Gillespie) - 4:12
03. Mallets Towards None (McIntosh) - 4:33
04. Blue Jubilee (McIntosh) - 4:27
05. Vibrations (Jackson) - 3:57
06. Let Me Hear the Blues (Jackson) - 6:05
07. Melancholy Blues (Jackson) - 3:20
08. Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie-Pinkard-Casey) - 4:59

Personnel:

Milt Jackson - vibraharp
Henry Boozier - trumpet (#1-4,8)
Tommy McIntosh - trombone (#1-4,8)
Jimmy Heath - tenor saxophone (#1-4,6,8)
Tate Houston - baritone saxophone (#1-4,8)
Tommy Flanagan - piano
Kenny Burrell - guitar (#5,7)
Alvin Jackson (#1-4,6,8), George Duvivier (#5,7) - bass
Connie Kay - drums