This 2021 winner of Postive Feedback's Writer's Choice Award for it's reel-to-reel edition, recorded in 1982 by the legendary Mack Emerman, documents an underrepresented chapter of Monty Alexander's recording output, live at Fort Lauderdale's Club Bubba. It's Monty at his best, with a great band and incredibly high-energy performance! Now available as a 200-gram 45 RPM double LP set! Recorded live at Bubba's Jazz Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 6, 1982. 'The more of these albums the 2xHD label uncovers, remasters and releases, the more you appreciate the work it's doing in letting us rediscover superb performances. These live recordings, taken from pianist Monty Alexander's own collection and made in August 1982 at a Florida 'Jazz Restaurant', were captured by engineer Mack Emerman, founder of Criteria Studios - home of many a big-selling recording. Here we find a tight quartet featuring bassist Paul Berner, Duffy Jackson on drums and extra percussion from Robert Thomas, Jr. Performing truly spirited, generous 92 minutes of an exceptionally well-recorded and finely remastered performance. You really don't have to be a beard stroking Jazzer to enjoy this. An ear for a great recording of fine performances will do.' - 5/5 stars, Andre Everard, Hi-Fi News & Review Monty Alexander - Love You Madly 200-gram 45 RPM double LP set 2xHD mastering on Nagra equipment by Rene Laflamme Lacquers cut all-analog at Bernie Grundman Mastering on tube cutting equipment Tracklist: Side A Arthur's Theme Blues For Edith Side B Love You Madly Samba de Orfeu Side C Reggae Later SKJ Side D Fungii Mama
The two volumes capture two complete sets of the Bill Evans trio with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell on October 23, 1968, at Art D'Lugoff's legendary Village Gate club in New York City. It's the only Evans recording released from The Village Gate. The trio had been together only for several weeks when these recordings were made. The leader's playing remains a wonder to behold. The quality of the ideas that flowed from his brain to his hands is unmatched in the history of jazz piano. Never the flashiest nor the loudest player, Evans had a quiet grace and an exquisite impressionistic touch that to this day remain unequaled. 'Bill Evans Live at Art D'Lugoff's Top of the Gate... rivals Evans's revered Village Vanguard recordings for Riverside in June '61. The music is frighteningly vivid - like being seated at a table on stage amid the musicians.' - Wall Street Journal. Tracklist: Side A Alfie Turn Out The Stars Side B Autumn Leaves Yesterdays - Take 2 Side C In A Sentimental Mood 'Round Midnight - Take 2 Side D California Here I Come Gone With The Wind
The new and rare collection of tracks on this album is a thoughtfully chosen compilation from Ben Webster's European period (1964-1970). The offer to play for a month at Ronnie Scott's Club in London in late '64, marks a turn in Ben Webster's career as he settled in Northern Europe, where he spent the rest of his life. Even if his body declined during his last years, his playing never did. To the last day, Webster played with passion and intensity and his ballad playing became even more beautiful and tender, simplified almost to the laconic and delivered with weight on every note. Webster was one of the unique jazz musicians whose presence came through on every recording. The tracks in this album present a window to that very important period in Webster's career. Mastered by Rene Laflamme from the original 15 ips tapes, on all tube equipment. Tracklist: Side A Stardust - H. Carmichael Cry Me A River - A. Hamilton Side B Willow Weep For Me - A. Ronell Old Folks - Robinson, Hill Side C Going Home - Traditional arrangement N. J. Steen Cottontail - D. Ellington, arrangement N. J. Steen Come Sunday - D. Ellington, arrangement Ray Pitts Side D Our Blues - B. Schaerff, B. Webster Sonday - J. Styne, B. Krueger
The two volumes capture two complete sets of the Bill Evans trio with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell on October 23, 1968, at Art D'Lugoff's legendary Village Gate club in New York City. It's the only Evans recording released from The Village Gate. The trio had been together only for several weeks when these recordings were made. The leader's playing remains a wonder to behold. The quality of the ideas that flowed from his brain to his hands is unmatched in the history of jazz piano. Never the flashiest nor the loudest player, Evans had a quiet grace and an exquisite impressionistic touch that to this day remain unequaled. 'Bill Evans Live at Art D'Lugoff's Top of the Gate... rivals Evans's revered Village Vanguard recordings for Riverside in June '61. The music is frighteningly vivid - like being seated at a table on stage amid the musicians.' - Wall Street Journal. Tracklist: Side A Emily Witchcraft Side B Yesterdays 'Round Midnight Side C Someday My Prince Will Come Mother of Earl Side D Here's That Rainy Day My Funny Valentine
