Live Tete Montoliu Trio
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This is Vol. 1 of 3 volumes released on the Steeplechase label of a live performance by the trio at the Zeleste Club in Barcelona, Spain on May 29-31, 1980. Tete is a blind pianist, who died in 1997.  He was the first call pianist for expatriate giants who played in Europe, such as Dexter Gordon and many others.  Any recording by Tete is superb, including this one.  The reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I would consider the 4 recordings by Tete made in 1974 and 1976 to be his masterpieces and also masterpieces of the piano trio literature.  Those are "Tete", Catalonian Fire", "Tete A Tete", and "Tootie's Tempo."  You  can see my reviews of these on Amazon.
Getting back to this CD, it is simply wonderful.  Tete plays with the technique of Oscar Peterson, tempered with the soul of any great pianist you can name.  He also swings like mad.
The drummer is Albert Heath.  Albert is also the drummer on the 4 recordings named above. He is a giant among jazz drummers.  The bassist is John Heard.  John played with the Count Basie Orchestra, Zoot Sims and Oscar Peterson.  This is no small praise.  John is well recorded here, and adds solid accompaniment to the proceedings.  His solos on "Jo vull Que Macariciis" and "Blue Bossa" are wonderful.
I hope you get the message.  Any recording by Tete is worth having.
829926
wonderful live performances, don't expect perfect sound quality, but if your the Michelangeli connoisseur wait no longer! this is great, if you like the compositions here be ready for a ride in paradise.
1609360
One of the best, modern jazz trios around, made up of three giants of contemporary jazz. Those who like mid-to-late period Coltrane and other very creative, open ended jazz will also appreciate this. It is alternately melodic and tight and then open and airy.  Very good stuff.
2107675
I bought this live bootleg years ago not knowing what to expect. It's a live show featuring Hancock, Shorter, Carter and Williaams, the second great quintet. Sound quality is excellent considering the vintage. Perfomance  is - well its mid 60s pre-fusion Miles. Scorching. Treat yourself.
2564515
One the best live performance, ever. I wish there were a Blu Ray version. This band is world class. Youssou N'Dour's voice is just amazing.
1200042
This is such a great live performance from the famous Montreux.  I highly recommened this DVD or the CD.  The DVD, however, has more songs than the CD.

I was lucky to review it before the DVD is released on March 4th.
1044735
I haven't seen them live (unless seeing them perform on The Tonight Show counts), but this is the kind of music that begs to be heard live.  Care was clearly taken in giving a live feel to the recordings.  While this album is top loaded with barn burners (and none burn as firecely as "S.O.B."), there are some terrific mellower songs like "Wating Time" and the aptly titled "Mellow Out" to prevent this from becoming a monotonous genre exercise.
Rateliff has a terrific voice for this material and the band has a lot of energy.  Perhaps a couple of songs could have benefited from more interesting arrangements, but this is a very fine debut from the Night Swats. Keep rock n roll alive!
382302
Bill's trio project continues and remains in a brilliant combination of on fire and beautifully delivered. Having seen Bill many times, and having the chance to see his Trio three times now is just another side to his great sound.  Triple Pay  Plus Three is well worth the listen...over and over. Bill's trio project adds a new dimension to the world of Jazz. The compostions and the imagination is deeply moving and most enjoyed!
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I have several cds from this group. How three folks can produce music like this is amazing. Everyone in this trio is a star and no one is just background. keep the music going!
2190647
Probably my all time favorite contemporary jazz trio release.

Unlike many musicians who fade away Stanley recreates himself by seeking out the newest, most talented young musicians to collaborate.  And what a collaboration with Hiromi!  Hiromi Uehara is a living legend in her own right.  This trio with drummer Mr. White defines the modern Jazz Trio.
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This hour and thirteen minute live Jam is mesmerizing and brilliant!  The level of interplay between these two blended trios is on a very telepathic level! With the wailing insanity of Peter Brotzmann and Evan Parker front and center, the genius of these two Avant garde legends dominates, yet with the solid and powerful rhythm section behind them, somehow abstains from ever being overbearing!  Having two drummers, one of which is the legendary Paul Lytton, brings an extra special thunderous intensity to the rhythm section which is relentless and mind blowing for the duration of this amazing set and almost reminds me of John Zorn's Electric Masada in a way.  I found the musical chemistry of these two trios to be flawless as I see no weak moments in this whole show!  To me, this is a must listen for any and all fans of creative and frenetic avant-garde free jazz and is quickly becoming one of my favorite releases by both Evan Parker and Peter Brotzmann!  Great jamming with phenomal musicianship and great recording quality throughout, I absolutely give it 5 Stars!
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How else to say it: the Eroica Trio's recording of Beehoven's "Triple Concerto" is the first item that I play on my iTunes whenever I'm flying, which is often. It is so alive, played with so much energy, each performer exhibiting such enormous talent, that it has become one of my favorite classical compositions. I actually look forward to a trip, knowing that I'll turn on The Trio! I had the good fortune of actually meeting these three ladies after their concert in my hometown, and they are as delightful as is their music. May they continue to prosper by giving us such wonderful performances!
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I'm giving this CD 5 stars because of the outstanding performance of the Channel One Suite. My jazz band is playing this piece of dynamite and I play lead tenor which means I have a wonderful solo. Don Menza plays lead tenor on this date and he owns the piece. He's great on everything he does but even better here.  It's a live recording from the late '60's but it is clean and vibrant.

I also like the other pieces on this disk. These are songs of the times, nicely arranged and tightly played.

Buddy Rich has done some recordings where he is showing off, but here he is really part of the ensemble - admittedly an exceptionally talented and skilled standout, but I never feel that it's more than appropriate. And here he has surrounded himself with a great crew of exceptional players.

There's a lot of joy in this CD, and the musicians in the audience can learn a lot from these guys' interpretations.
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ATT'SA MY BOY! JEFF HAMILTON  comes out swinging again with his marvelous trio and this one's another winner to be sure to please y''all . Really liked his tune HAT DANCE ( my favorite) I'm so glad I got to see JEFF live recently at my local CENTER FOR THE ARTS here in WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA performing with KARRIN ALLYSON . GREAT SHOW!!! I definitely will tell all you fans of good  tastefully swinging, intimate and relaxing jazz to get ahold of this one with both hands! RED
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Another excellent recording from O'Brien. Sound qualtity is excellent and performance of each member of the trio is outstanding.
720031
This recording, along with "Portrait Of Duke Ellington" and "Eximous" are three superb trio recordings that Joe Pass made with just bass and drums. He made others with an added rhythm guitarist, also nice, but these are great because of the space with just the trio. Kenny Clare plays great brushes on this along with great bass playing by Eberhard Weber. Bobby Durham and Ray Brown are at the drums and bass on the Duke recording, and NHOP and Martin Drew on Eximous. If you like jazz guitar or jazz trios, then all of these are well worth the purchase, just wonderful, rare, swinging, elegant jazz guitar trio recordings. I put these Pass Trio's right up there with "Jim Hall Live (all 4 cd's)" and the Kesell Brown Manne "Poll Winners" trio recordings (all 4 of these, too). All of these along with others laid the ground work for later trios by Metheny, Kreiserg, Muthspeil, Rosewinkle, Adam Rogers etc
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My wife and I have gone to see these guys play live several times over the last few years.  They are a great live band and we decided to get one of their studio CD's.  They have such great harmony and that is evident on several of these tracks. There is a good mix of country sounds throughout.  Worth the money.