Invitation (Milt Jackson album)

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Released 1962 Release date 1962 Label Riverside Records		Length 40:53 Producer Orrin Keepnews Genre Jazz

Recorded August 30, October 31 and November 7, 1962 Invitation(1962) For Someone I Love(1963) Artists Milt Jackson, Milt Jackson Sextet Similar Milt Jackson albums, Jazz albums

Invitation is an album by vibraphonist Milt Jackson's Sextet featuring performances recorded in 1962 and released on the Riverside label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3½ stars stating it has "enough variety to hold one's interest throughout. It's not essential but Milt Jackson fans will enjoy this music".

Track listing

All compositions by Milt Jackson except as indicated

"Invitation" (Bronislaw Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) - 3:55
"Too Close for Comfort" (Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, George David Weiss) - 5:15
"Ruby, My Dear" [Take 6] (Thelonious Monk) - 4:27
"Ruby, My Dear" [Take 5] (Monk) - 4:15 Bonus track on CD reissue
"The Sealer" - 6:32
"Poom-A-Loom" - 6:56
"Stella by Starlight" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 4:00
"Ruby" (Monk) - 5:53
"None Shall Wander" [Take 8] (Kenny Dorham) - 3:55
"None Shall Wander" [Take 6] (Dorham) - 3:56 Bonus track on CD reissue