The Monty Alexander Trio - Live! At The Montreux Festival
Monty Alexander - piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Monty Alexander]
John Clayton - bass
Jeff Hamilton - drums
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Live
Record Press : Optimal Media Gmbh
Label : MPS Records
Original Label : MPS Records
Recorded at Montreux Jazz Festival on 10th June 1976
Engineered & mixed by John Timperley
Produced by Willi Fruth
Remastered by Christoph Stickel
Originally released in 1977
Reissued in 2016
Awards:
Michael Fremer's 100 Recommended All-Analog LP Reissues Worth Owning - Rated 28/100!
Tracks:
Side A :
- Nite Mist Blues
- Feelings
- Satin Doll
Side B :
- Work Song
- Drown In My Tears
- Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Reviews:
“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.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 , Discogs : 4,44 / 5