Milt Jackson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Milton Jackson (January 1, 1923 – October 9, 1999), nicknamed "Bags", was an American jazz vibraphonist. He is especially remembered for his cool swinging solos as a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and his penchant for collaborating with hard bop and post-bop players. A very expressive player, Jackson differentiated himself from other vibraphonists in his attention to variations on harmonics and rhythm. He was particularly fond of the twelve-bar blues at slow tempos. On occasion, Jackson also sang and played piano.
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- Full name: Milt Jackson
- Born: 1923-01-01
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q435665
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Milton Jackson (January 1, 1923 – October 9, 1999), nicknamed "Bags", was an American jazz vibraphonist.
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Milt Jackson was born on 1923-01-01.
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