4 Facts About the Modern Jazz Quartet's 'Nightfall'

Prestige Records originally released ‘Nightfall’ in 1958. The album has been reissued on various labels since.

The Modern Jazz Quartet recorded the album. The group was known for blending jazz with classical and blues influences.

‘Nightfall’ features the quartet’s signature refined, chamber-like sound. It includes compositions by pianist John Lewis and vibraphonist Milt Jackson.

The album is considered a strong example of the group’s early work. It captures their precise, elegant style before they moved to Atlantic Records.