Monty Alexander - Live! at the Montreux Festival (1976) {MPS--Ediciones Folio EFVEi - 004 rel 2011}
Monty Alexander - Live! at the Montreux Festival (1976) {MPS–Ediciones Folio EFVEi - 004 rel 2011}
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© 1976, 2011 MPS / Ediciones Folio | EFVEi - 004
Jazz / Bop / Hard Bop / Piano
Pianist Monty Alexander did some of his finest recordings for the MPS label. This live trio set with bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton (reissued on CD) features Alexander playing his usual repertoire of the period with blues, standards ("Satin Doll," "Work Song" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic") and a version of "Feelings" that uplifts the song a bit (although not enough). His soulful approach to the generally familiar melodies makes them sound fresh and swinging.
He was but thirty two when this live album was recorded at The Montreux Jazz Festival.
Alexander traffics in a crowd-pleasing, tuneful, dynamically vital, high-energy style comparable to the playing of Oscar Peterson or Ahmad Jamal among others. His playing can be one moment flamboyant and the next softly and delicately rendered, with stops in between for heart-felt gospel.
He was relatively unknown when he played the festival's casino June 10th, 1976 but it didn't take long for the crowd to fall for Alexander and his cohorts John Clayton on bass and Jeff Hamilton on drums.
The trio covers Ahmad Jamal's "Nite Mist Blues", Ellinton's "Satin Doll" and Nat Adderley's familiar "Work Song"among others, ending with the unusual closer "Battle Hymn of The Republic".
This is an exciting set, that's been superbly captured to tape by late, great British recording engineer John Timperley, who worked with many jazz greats when they recorded in England. He also recorded Cream's debut album and albums by Yes and Paul McCartney.
Timperley was not necessarily going for "see them live" sound as the drums are splayed across the soundstage, but the intimately miked set produces enormous energy and forward drive ideal for Alexander's playing style, here on a Yamaha grand. The piano recording is ultra-clean and transparent and deserving of high SPL playback. You will tap your feet!
Personnel:
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeff Hamilton
Piano – Monty Alexander
Recorded live at the Montreux Festival, June 10, 1976.
Track Listing:
01 - Nite Mist Blues
02 - Feelings
03 - Satin Doll
04 - Work Song
05 - Drown In My Own Tears
06 - Battle Hymn Of The Republic
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Monty Alexander / Montreux Live 1976
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Monty Alexander - Live! at the Montreux Festival (1976) {MPS--Ediciones Folio EFVEi - 004 rel 2011}
Monty Alexander - Live! at the Montreux Festival (1976) {MPS--Ediciones Folio EFVEi - 004 rel 2011}
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