This is a masterpiece by the Milt Jackson Quartet, a leading figure in modern jazz vibraphone. Jackson formed his own Milt Jackson Quartet in 1952, which was renamed the Modern Jazz Quartet the following year. This album, recorded in 1955, features Milt Jackson (vib), Horace Silver (p), Percy Heath (b), and Connie Kay (ds). This lineup replaces John Lewis on piano from the MJQ with Horace Silver, resulting in a slightly different sound, but both groups are filled with master musicians, delivering a performance with remarkable stability. The selection of songs includes standards such as "I Should Care," "My Funny Valentine," "The Nearness Of You," and "Moon ray," offering an enjoyable listening experience. While it lacks the flashiness of a horn section, the tasteful performance by these masters is exceptional. US Prestige LP 7003 mono DG RVG The original was released in 1955, but this record is likely a repress from a time close to the original release. The jacket shows signs of aging, with scuffs, touch-ups, yellowing, damage, writing on the back, and tape repairs on the bottom. The record has fine scratches and some small pops and crackles, but overall the noise is minimal, and it delivers a solid RVG mono sound. Considering the manufacturing date, which was 70 years ago, both the jacket and the record are in decent condition.