Dedicated to Connie


Dedicated to Connie is a live album by American jazz group the Modern Jazz Quartet featuring performances recorded in Slovenia in May 1960 and released in 1995 on the Atlantic label following drummer Connie Kay's death. The album was also released by Jazz Life in 1990 as Modern Jazz Quartet In Concert.

Reception

The Allmusic reviewer commented: "Lewis has stated that the group never played better than during this concert. Although that statement is debatable, the MJQ certainly sounds in prime form throughout the easily recommended release".
The [Penguin Guide to Jazz] awarded the release a "Crown" signifying a recording that the authors "feel a special admiration or affection for".

Track listing

All compositions by John Lewis except as indicated
Disc One:
  1. "The Little Comedy/La Cantatrice/Harlequin/Fontessa" - 23:05
  2. "'Round Midnight" - 4:09
  3. "The Cylinder" - 6:02
  4. "Bags' Groove" - 5:28
  5. "Odds Against Tomorrow" - 8:12
  6. "It Don't [Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)]" - 5:13
  7. "A Social Call" - 4:52
Disc Two
  1. "Django" - 4:40
  2. "I Should Care" - 6:14
  3. "How High the Moon" - 7:51
  4. "Colombine/Pulcinella" - 9:22
  5. "Spanish Steps" - 4:08
  6. "Pyramid " - 10:41
  7. "Milt Meets Sid" - 3:40
  8. "I Remember Clifford" - 6:03
  9. "Vendome" - 2:42 MOG
  10. "Skating in Central Park" - 6:10

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