The Modern Jazz Quartet continued to perform all over the world for sold-out crowds until the late nineteen seventies.

现代爵士四重奏在全世界演出场场爆满，直到20世纪70年代。

John Lewis was known for his creativity. He was a skilled piano player and musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet for almost fifty years.

约翰·刘易斯以其创造力为出名。他还是一位技巧娴熟的钢琴演奏者，也在现代爵士四重奏乐队担任音乐总监近50年。

In nineteen fifty-six, the Modern Jazz Quartet played a series of concerts in Europe. The group helped make jazz popular with many music listeners in Europe.

1996年，现代爵士四重奏在欧洲举行了一系列音乐会。该乐队帮助爵士在欧洲收获了大批音乐听众。

Bass player Percy Heath and drummer Connie Kay replaced them. In nineteen fifty-two, the group became the Modern Jazz Quartet and established its own identity.

贝斯手珀西·希斯和鼓手康尼·凯代替了他们。1952年，团队组成了现代爵士四重奏并建立起了自己的独特风格。

In addition to his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet, John Lewis worked for many years as musical director of the Monterey Jazz Festival in California.

除了现代爵士四重奏的工作外，多年来，约翰·刘易斯还担任了加利福尼亚蒙特里爵士音乐节的音乐总监。