Description
Roy Eldridge 4 – Montreux 77 – Cassette
Roy Eldridge 4 – Montreux 77 is a live jazz performance by the Roy Eldridge Quartet at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1977. Roy Eldridge, a renowned American jazz trumpeter, led the quartet during this performance.
The Montreux Jazz Festival is a prestigious annual event held in Montreux, Switzerland, known for showcasing a wide range of jazz and other music genres. The festival has attracted numerous legendary musicians over the years, and performances are often recorded and released as live albums.
Montreux 77, the album captures the quartet’s live performance, showcasing Eldridge’s virtuosic trumpet playing and the musical chemistry among the ensemble members. The quartet likely performed a mix of original compositions and jazz standards, delivering an engaging and dynamic performance for the festival audience.
Live jazz albums like this one provide a unique opportunity to experience the energy and improvisational nature of a live performance, as well as the musicianship and artistry of the performers involved. For fans of Roy Eldridge’s trumpet playing and jazz enthusiasts in general, Roy Eldridge 4 – Montreux 77 offers a chance to enjoy a live recording from one of the most renowned jazz festivals in the world.
Pablo Records
A good reissue of a live date from Montreux.
Song List
1. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
2. Go For – Roy Eldridge 4
3. I Surrender, Dear
4. Joie de Roy
5. Perdido
6. Bye Bye Blackbird
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