Monty Alexander - Love You Madly Live at Bubba's -- Doppio LP 45 giri 200 gr. - Made in Canada - 2xHD Records - SIGILLATO

This 2021 winner of Positive Feedback's Writers Choice Award was captured live in 1982, at Fort Lauderdale's Club Bubba. Recorded by Criteria Recording Studios' Legendary Founder Mack Emerman, this is Monty at his best, with a great band and incredibly high energy performance.

Here we find a tight quartet featuring bassist Paul Berner, Duffy Jackson on drums and extra percussion from Robert Thomas, Jr. Performing truly spirited, generous 92 minutes of an exceptionally well-recorded and finely remastered performance. You really don't have to be a beard stroking Jazzer to enjoy this. An ear for a great recording of fine performances will do.

Love You Madly by Monty Alexander and his men is such an extraordinary album that reflects the joy of playing, musicality, ability, but also the mutual engagement and takes you from A to Z. Live at Bubba's is an absolute recommendation!

Culled from Monty Alexander's own collection, the album reveals the pianist at the peak of his powers. He delves into a wide-ranging set that dips into Jazz and Brazilian standards, Blues, and Reggae. Each expertly evinced by the pianist and his group.