Bags & Flutes is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Milt Jackson featuring performances recorded in 1957 and released on the Atlantic label.Milt Jackson discography accessed January 17, 2012
Reception The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "This album is top-notch".Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed January 17, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Milt Jackson, except as indicated "Bags' New Groove" - 5:55 "Sandy" - 3:56 "Midget Rod" - 5:41 "I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over" (Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel) - 3:41 "Ghana" (Ernie Wilkins) - 5:30 "Sweet and Lovely" (Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias, Jules LeMare) - 4:44 "Connie's Blues" - 9:45 Recorded in New York City on May 21, 1957 (tracks 1 & 7), June 10, 1957 (tracks 3, 4 & 6) and June 17, 1957 (tracks 2 & 5)
Personnel Milt Jackson – vibes Bobby Jaspar (tracks 1 & 7), Frank Wess (tracks 2–6) – flute Tommy Flanagan (tracks 1 & 7), Hank Jones (tracks 2–6) – piano Kenny Burrell – guitar Percy Heath – bass Art Taylor – drums
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