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Milt Jackson was an American jazz vibraphonist and composer, renowned for his warm, blues-drenched sound, lyrical improvisations, and pivotal role in the development of bebop and hard bop. He was a founding member and central voice of the legendary Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ).Born in Detroit, Jackson rose to prominence in the bebop era of the 1940s, playing with icons like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. His mastery of the vibraphone redefined the instrument's role in jazz....