As part of their 40th anniversary, the Modern Jazz Quartet welcomed ten guest artists to their Celebration CD: Bobby McFerrin (brilliant on "Billie's Bounce"), Take 6, Phil Woods, Wynton Marsalis (who gets to show off his technique on "Cherokee"), Illinois Jacquet, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Branford Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, Freddie Hubbard and Nino Tempo. As usual, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and pianist John Lewis also have plenty of solo space, and bassist Percy Heath is perfect in support. Since drummer Connie Kay was ailing in 1992 (but back in action the following year), Mickey Roker fills in on seven of the 13 selections. With the exception of "Django" (which features Phil Woods), and "Bags' Groove," the music sticks to bop standards rather than MJQ standbys. It's an enjoyable and varied set.

Track List:

01. Bags' Groove (with Bobby McFerrin & Take 6) (5:01)
02. All the Things You Are (with Phil Woods) (5:57)
03. Cherokee Indian Love Song) (with Wynton Marsalis) (6:08)
04. Indiana (with Illinois Jacquel & Harry 'Sweets' Edison) (7:45)
05. Come Rain or Come Shine (with Branford Marsalis) (5:28)
06. Willow Weep For Me (with Wynton Marsalis) (6:14)
07. Memories of You (with Illinois Jacuet & Harry 'Sweets' Edison) (4:16)
08. Blues for Juanita (with Jimmy Heath) (3:55)
09. There Will Never Be Another You (with Freddie Hubbard) (4:40)
10. Easy Living (with Branford Marsalis) (4:10)
11. Django (with Phil Woods) (7:43)
12. Darn That Dream (with Nino Tempo) (5:16)
13. Billy's Bounce (with Bobby McFerrin) (4:45)

Modern Jazz Quartet:
John Lewis - piano
Milt Jackson - vibraphone
Percy Heath - acoustic bass
Connie Kay - drums

Guest musicians:
Phil Woods - alto saxophone
Illinois Jacquet, Nino Tempo, Jimmy Heath - tenor saxophone
Branford Marsalis - soprano, tenor saxophone
Harry "Sweets" Edison, Wynton Marsalis - trumpet
Bobby McFerrin, Take 6 - vocals
Freddie Hubbard - fluegelhorn
Mickey Roker - drums