01/01/2018
On This Day in Jazz History:
Milton "Bags" Jackson, an American jazz vibraphonist was born (Detroit, Michigan - 1923). Milt was passionate about music, picking up his first instrument at the tender age of 7 (guitar ). A master of several musical instruments, Milt was a very expressive player. Jackson differentiated himself from other vibraphonists in his attention to variations on harmonics and rhythm. He is especially remembered for his cool swinging solos as a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Check out his sound here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNkq23Cd3lAOth4g_OsiEhA
Milton "Bags" Jackson was an American jazz vibraphonist, usually thought of as a bebop player, although he performed in several jazz idioms. He is especially...
