Live From Montana

Philip Aaberg | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sweetgrass Music
• ASIN: B000067G7E
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,235 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

A 2002 Grammy Nominee, world-class composer and pianist Philip Aaberg is a musician with incredible range and a boundless, distinctive style. His performances have consistently drawn standing ovations, leaving crowds dazzled by his dynamic, emotional range and captivated by his stunning compositions and between-song repartee. He finds devoted listeners among rock, country, blues, jazz, new age, and classical music fans, and his range of performances includes everything from solo piano concertos with the Boston Pops Orchestra and Latvian National Symphony to appearances with luminaries like Peter Gabriel, Elvin Bishop, John Hiatt, and slide guitar innovator Roy Rogers. Phil has been a guest on over two hundred albums, from multi-million selling pop and country to experimental jazz with bassoonist Paul Hanson. In addition, he was the 1995 recipient of the Governor’s Award for the Arts, State of Montana, and his performance on PBS’s "All-American Jazz" was nominated for an Emmy. He tours with modern bluegrass supergroup NewGrange, and in duos with fiddler Darol Anger and guitarist Roy Rogers. His most recent albums on Sweetgrass Music include "Live From Montana", "Field Notes", "Christmas" and "The Big Open" (to be released).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Live From Montana, August 8, 2003

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D. Busch "helicopter-pilot" (Alaska is home) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live From Montana (Audio CD)

I've been listening to Mr. Aaberg since the Windham Hill craze of the 80s. If you have found other "so-called" new age modern instrumental music flat, repetitive, and droning please go ahead and listen to this music. I have owned and loaned and lost several copies of "High Plains" but this time when I replaced it, I went for the live version from Chester, Montana. I am a fan of George Winston, but find this music more inspired. Modern versions of variations on a theme and art imitating life versions of a the local train blowing through make this very memorable. I also enjoyed the comments Mr. Aaberg reads from his neighbors views of life in Chester. It is always interesting to put a voice to an instrumentalist. If you've not heard of Philip Aaberg, buy "High Plains" first and then order this CD as an encore.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great CD of His Best Work, November 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Live From Montana (Audio CD)

If Philip Aaberg was a boxer he would take out George Winston in the first round, Lanz in two, and Brickman wouldn't even get in the ring. Simply the best there is. This cd draws mostly from his two best cds, Upright and High Plains. If you are new to Phil's music you will be thrilled at his playing. If you are an old fan you will be in awe at how much better the old songs are now. Like a fine wine they have aged to perfection as Phil has added more subtlety to them. If you can only have one Aaberg cd, this is the one. Absolutely, hands down, no questions asked.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable CD, September 7, 2007

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Robert W. Mack - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live From Montana (Audio CD)

I bought this CD in part because Phil is a college classmate, although we never knew each other. Not only did I thoroughly enjoy it, but like others who have commented on here I have found it enjoyable to listen to again and again. Phil's low-key commentary about life in rural Chester gives just the right context, but it is his joyous music that carries the day. I strongly recommend this album.