| The Milt Jackson Big 4 | ||||
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | July 17, 1975 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 50:02 | |||
| Label | Pablo | |||
| Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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The Milt Jackson Big 4 is a live album by vibraphonist Milt Jackson featuring pianist Oscar Peterson recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1975 and released on the Pablo label. [1]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Bags and O.P. always bring out the best in each other and this well-conceived set is no exception". [2]
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