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The Monty Alexander Trio

Montreux Alexander - Live! At The Montreux Festival

Montreux Alexander - Live! At The Montreux Festival

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Released 2024, Germany

This live recording from the famed festival by Lake Geneva qualifies as one of the piano trio classics of the 1970s as well as a milestone in the Jamaican pianist’s catalogue. The 1976 album captures the moment in Alexander’s young career when he began to be compared to such giants as Oscar Peterson. Monty’s play combines the proficiency of his Canadian colleague with the feel of the Caribbean and a touch of gospel. Bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton form a sympathetic, cohesive rhythm section, and their clear-cut, penetrating solos are outstanding. The show captivated the audience from the first piece, an Ahmad Jamal composition that Alexander played with inspired blues variations, on through the soulful contemplations in “Feelings”. There is an exuberance to the swing on the Ellington piece “Satin Doll”, whereas the classic blues “Drown in My Own Tears” is played with sublime, gospel-tinged gravity. An archaic Afro-atmosphere permeates “Work Song”, as Clayton shows off his virtuoso talents. With its whimsical, infectious dramaturgy, “Battle Hymn of the Republic” stands out as a classic. After four and a half decades the infectious magic of that night in Montreux remains alive and palpable. Pressed on mint green vinyl for Record Store Day 2024.

SKU:4029759193777

Tracklist

  • A1: Nite Mist Blues (10:00)
  • A2: Feelings (5:20)
  • A3: Satin Doll (8:09)
  • B1: Work Song (13:38)
  • B2: Drown In My Own Tears (4:00)
  • B3: Battle Hymn Of The Republic (4:33)

Genres & Styles

Genres: Jazz
Styles: Bop and Hard Bop

Other Information

Recorded at the Montreux Festival on June 10, 1976, this album was captured at the Mountain Recording Studios in Montreux.

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* Audio and tracklist in this preview may differ from the vinyl record. See tracklist for the vinyl record above.