Four Classic Albums Plus: The Jazz Skyline (2009)/ Milt Jackson / Telefunken Blues / Plenty, Plenty Soul

Allmusic over "The Jazz Skyline" (1956): "This session has interest as an example of Milt Jackson's mid-'50s work in a non-Modern Jazz Quartet context. The overall feel of the group was somewhat more dynamic than that of The MJQ." Over "Milt Jackson" (1956): "The music on this quartet date (which features vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Connie Kay) is excellent. An enjoyable straight-ahead set." Over "Telefunken Blues" (1955): "Jackson's spirited solos and strong presence in the ensembles make clear he is enjoying a change of pace from the austere formalism of the MJQ." Over "Plenty, Plenty Soul" (1957): "This superior reissue combines together two sessions led by vibraphonist Milt Jackson. Actually, although Bags is in fine form, he is often overshadowed by rather inspired solos from his sidemen. These all-star dates still sound fresh and enthusiastic decades later." Met 4 bonus tracks uit 1948 met het Thelonious Monk Quartet.