Reviewers on Discogs describe it as "astounding" and "one of the best jazz albums ever made," particularly praising the mono version for its high fidelity.
The file likely contains a digital copy of the 1956 album Fontessa by the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). This album was a landmark release for the group, marking their first recording for Atlantic Records and featuring their classic lineup. Album Overview: Fontessa modernjazzquartet.fontessa.zip
Archival copies and live versions (like the 1960 Ljubljana concert) can be found on Internet Archive and YouTube . Reviewers on Discogs describe it as "astounding" and
An 11-minute suite inspired by the Renaissance Commedia dell'arte . It uses improvisational sections to represent different characters like Harlequin and Pierrot. Album Overview: Fontessa Archival copies and live versions
The album features the quartet's most famous and longest-running membership: Piano (and principal composer/director) Milt Jackson: Vibraharp (Vibes) Percy Heath: Double Bass Connie Kay: Drums Track Listing
Fontessa is highly regarded for its blend of cool jazz with classical influences, particularly the title track which is a multi-part suite. January 22, 1956 Release Year: 1956 Label: Atlantic Records (catalog #1231) Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun Personnel
The standard album includes seven tracks, often divided between jazz standards and John Lewis's original "third stream" compositions. Versailles (Porte de Versailles) John Lewis Angel Eyes Matt Dennis, Earl Brent John Lewis Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg Bluesology Milt Jackson Willow Weep for Me Ann Ronell Woodyn You Dizzy Gillespie Key Highlights
