Echoes of Jilly's

Monty Alexander | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 8, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B0000006R6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,093 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Jamaican Music, July 11, 2003

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Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Echoes of Jilly's (Audio CD)

Not only is this a spirited Sinatra tribute, out-swinging similar efforts by Oscar Peterson and Joe Lovano, but it captures some of the enormous physical energy, joie de de vivre, and non-stop inventiveness that were in evidence on practically all of Monty's early recordings. Sadly, some of his best LPs from the 60s and 70s have never been reissued on CD. All the more reason to snap this one up. You'll have a hard time finding a piano trio these days that swings any harder.

This would not be my pick for an Alexander-led rhythm section. Monty's roar is so extroverted and mighty that he's best showcased in the company of muscle players like Ray Brown and power percussionists like Bobby Durham and Duffy Jackson. Nonetheless, the virtuosic Patitucci shows he's not averse to walking like a trouper and Davis compensates for any weakness in the left foot with exceptionally crisp and commanding brush work.

Benny Green has shown flashes, but only Monty can play the straightahead, two-handed, melodically swinging style characteristic of an Oscar, Gene Harris, or even his fellow Jamaican, Wynton Kelly. Let's hope there are enough listeners to keep the fire burning.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great cd for a jazz lover, November 7, 2000

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This review is from: Echoes of Jilly's (Audio CD)

For the most part, the music on this CD fits in the 'nightclub/ hotel atrium' category. Not only would it be good for a date, but also for studying. It's got that smooth feel you get from listening to Miles Davis and Bill Evans. The improv isn't ornate, noisy, show-off type. I would definetly recommend this to anyone who loves jazz, or just music in general!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alexander Plays Sinatra, February 13, 2002

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Dr. Glenn (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Echoes of Jilly's (Audio CD)

Great tunes performed superbly. When I saw Monty play a few of these tunes live and when I listen to the tracks on this CD, I imagine Monty at Jilly's, playing for Sinatra and his guests throughout the evening at this New York restaurant. "Echoes of Jilly's" is one of my favorite recordings. A magnificient CD, performed by a phenomenal pianist and two skilled sidemen.