Phil Woods At The Montreux Jazz Festival

[Chrome]

Does anyone know anything about this Verve CD, recorded in 1969 w/a European rhythm section? I'm tempted to pick it up from BMG, and AMG raves about it.

Edited August 20, 2004 by Chrome

[LarryCurleyMoe]

I bought and played a couple of months ago and have heard in past on vinyl...I'd say it's among my favorite Phil recordings...exciting and swinging - if I remember correctly! I don't think you'll be disappointed!

[DrJ]

It's excellent. Much more exploratory in nature than later vintage Woods, and the band is up to the challenge.

[king ubu]

That band is first rate! George Gruntz is on piano, Daniel Humair on drums, and Henri Texier on bass. I have only heard it once on radio, but I did like it a lot, and will have to pick it up some day.

ubu

[ghost of miles]

I picked this up at a half-off going-out-of-business sale but haven't had a chance to listen to it yet... thanks for the thread, I'll break it out tonight and give it a spin.

[Clunky]

Fopp in UK has this for £5 at the moment, exciting stuff but sounds wise it's a little harsh on the ears but still acceptable enough. Woods never seems to get much attention other than being a Bird copyist but I like what I've heard so far.

[robviti]

i like this recording. having enjoyed stolen moments for some years (another live date from 1969 on jmy) it was a pleasant surprise to see verve reissue this disc last year.

[brownie]

Phil Woods was leading his European Rhythm Machine at the time of the Montreux festival album. A good record!

Even better was the 'Phil Woods & His European Rhythm Machine' LP that was published on the Pierre Cardin label. The unit had Gordon Beck, Henri Texier and Daniel Humair by then. This was also issued on Inner City vinyl. Not sure it came out on CD but definitely worth seeking. The disc has excellent versions of 'Chromatic Banana' and 'The Day When The World...'.

[Chrome]

Thanks for the input ... I just went ahead and ordered it from BMG!