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Bobby Hutcherson - Montara
Year: 1975
Label: Blue Note (2003)
Total time: 34:18
Bitrate: mp3 320kbps

With the possible exception of Grover Washington's Feels So Good, no other album captured the spirit of jazz in 1975 like Bobby Hutcherson's Montara.

Recorded in his hometown of L.A., Montara is the very sound of groove jazz coming out of fusion, and Latin jazz's tough salsa rhythms coming home to roost in something more warm and effluvial that would meet the populace where it was changing and mellowing out rather than making it sit up and take notice. That said, Montara is, like the Washington record, a masterpiece of the genre even though it isn't celebrated in the same way. Featuring a stellar cast of musicians -- among them Willie Bobo, Blue Mitchell, Bobby Matos, Ernie Watts, Harvey Mason, Plas Johnson, Fred Jackson, Larry Nash, and Chuck Domanico -- Montara is a portrait of Hutcherson's complex gift of subtlety and virtuosity. Whether it's the funky Weather Report dance of "Camel Rise," with Nash's electric piano and the horns weaving around one another in a soulful samba melody, the sweet soulful groove of the title track, where Hutcherson's solo lilts to the point of actually singing, the killer Cuban salsa of "La Malanga," done in complete minor-key frenzy (all the while without losing the easy, slippery grace of soul-jazz), the shimmering echoplexed electric piano and vibes interplay on "Love Song," or the steaming, burning gasoline orgy of Hutcherson's read of Santana's "Oye Como Va," with a killer flute line by Watts winding its way through a knotty bassline and multi-part percussion, the effect is the same: blissed-out moving and grooving for a summer day. Hutcherson's chameleon-like ability to shape-shift is truly remarkable as a sideman and especially as a leader. He never overplays, his charts are tight, and he always creates a band vibe. Almost all of his solo recordings reflect the strengths of the ensemble rather than his strengths as a soloist. Montara is one of the great feel-good jazz albums of the 1970s, one of the great Latin jazz albums of the 1970s, and one of the great groove jazz records. Seek it out without hesitation. ~ Thom Jurek, AMG

This CD is soaring... Every track is beautiful and strong... and shows perfectly how amazingly articulate and splendid the work of this Master of Vibes really is; Bobby Hutcherson at his best there, along with the great performers with him, playing with verve and in perfect harmony, all showing excellence in their very unique and high level of musicianship.
After listening to this very rich blue note album, one can only stay amazed and grateful altogether to have shared in this pure and very pleasurable listening experience. Totally understandable and justified why it is said this on the insert of this album: "Montara is still one of the vibemaster's most sought after gems. Enjoy!" It's hard to step down, in a way, by possibly be taking the chance... to be listening to something else right after that... as it will probably not be reaching this rare level of artistry shown on this CD's seven most amazing tracks... ~ Patrick Ergas

Personnel:
Bobby Hutcherson (Vibes and Marimba)
Blue Mitchell (Trumpet) - 2-7
Oscar Brashear (Trumpet) - 1-3,6,7
Plas Johnson (Flute and Soprano Saxophone) - 1,4,5
Ernie Watts (Tenor Saxophone and Flute)
Fred Jackson (Flute and Tenor Saxophone) - 1
Larry Nash (Electric Piano) - 1,4,5
Dennis Budimir (Guitar) - 1
Chuck Domanico (Double Bass) - 1,4,5
Harvey Mason (Drums) - 1,4
Ralph MacDonald (Percussion) - 1,4,5
Bobby Matos (Percussion)
Victor Pantoja (Percussion)
Johnny Palomo (Percussion)
Willie Bobo (Percussion) - 4
Eddie Cano (Piano) - 2,3,6,7
Dave Troncoso (Double Bass) - 2,3,6,7
Rudy Calzado (Percussion) - 2,3,6,7

Bobby Hutcherson - Montara Tracks:
01 Camel Rise (George Cables) 5:34
02 Montara (Bobby Hutcherson) 4:59
03 (Se Acabo) La Malanga (Rudy Calzado) 4:16
04 Love Song (George Cables) 5:38
05 Little Angel (Eddie Martinez) 3:55
06 Yuyo (Bobby Hutcherson) 6:41
07 Oye Como Va (Tito Puente) 3:14

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