The Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa (1956)

This LP has a particularly strong all-around set by the Modern Jazz Quartet. While John Lewis' "Versailles" and an 11-minute "Fontessa" show the seriousness of the group (and the influence of Western classical music), other pieces (such as "Bluesology," "Woody 'N You" and a pair of ballads) look toward the group's roots in bop and permit the band to swing hard.

by Scott Yanow in All Music Guide

Styles:
Cool
Bop

Tracks:
01 - Versailles (3:22)
02 - Angel Eyes (3:48)
03 - Fontessa (11:12)
04 - Over the Rainbow (3:50)
05 - Bluesology (5:04)
06 - Willow Weep for Me (4:47)
07 - Woodyn You (4:25)

Line-up:
John Lewis - piano
Milt Jackson - vibraphone
Percy Heath - double bass
Connie Kay - drums