Invitation (Milt Jackson album)

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Invitation
Studio album by
Released1963
RecordedAugust 30, October 31 and November 7, 1962
GenreJazz
Length40:53
LabelRiverside
ProducerOrrin Keepnews
Milt Jackson chronology
Big Bags
(1962)
Invitation
(1963)
Vibrations
(1964)

Invitation is an album by vibraphonist Milt Jackson's Sextet featuring performances recorded in 1962 and released on the Riverside label.[1]

Reception

The

Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3½ stars stating it has "enough variety to hold one's interest throughout. It's not essential but Milt Jackson fans will enjoy this music".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings
[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Milt Jackson except as indicated
  1. ") - 3:55
  2. ") - 5:15
  3. ") - 4:27
  4. "Ruby, My Dear" [Take 5] (Monk) - 4:15 Bonus track on CD reissue
  5. "The Sealer" - 6:32
  6. "Poom-A-Loom" - 6:56
  7. "Stella by Starlight" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 4:00
  8. "Ruby" (Monk) - 5:53
  9. "None Shall Wander" [Take 8] (Kenny Dorham) - 3:55
  10. "None Shall Wander" [Take 6] (Dorham) - 3:56 Bonus track on CD reissue
  • Recorded in New York City on June 19 & 20 and July 5, 1962

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Milt Jackson discography accessed January 18, 2012
  2. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed January 18, 2012
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008) The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th edition). Penguin. p. 755