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Tete Montoliu

Description:

One of the best Steeplechase recordings of Tete Montreux, a blind pianist from Spain and Catalonia. The members of this powerful piano trio are Niels-Henning Elsted Pedersen, a famous Danish bassist, and Albert "Tootie" Heath, an American drummer. The opening tune, "Giant Steps," a John Coltrane classic, is the highlight of the concert. This tune, known as a difficult piece with its many modulations, is played with a high-speed swing beat that is truly brilliant, and Tete's skillful and continuous phrasing is overwhelming. In addition, Tete's passionate piano playing on other famous tunes such as Miles Davis' "Solar" and Benny Golson's famous ballad "I Remember Clifford" are also a highlight of this album.