Tete Montoliu Trio - A Spanish Treasure

Tete Montoliu has long been one of the most talented pianists in jazz but, because he lives in Spain, he tends to be overlooked. A fine bop-based stylist, Montoliu generally offers few surprises to listeners but always swings. This CD is a typical outing for the pianist, featuring ten jazz standards, fine backup work by bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Akira Tana, and enjoyable improvisations from the virtuosic leader. Most of the performances are fairly concise, falling into the three- to seven-minute range except for a lengthy exploration of "What's New." Highlights include creative versions of the rarely played "Israel and "Tricotism," "Like Someone in Love" (which is taken as a jazz waltz) and a treatment of "All of You" that finds the 58-year old Montoliu sounding a bit like Chick Corea.
~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tete Montoliu Trio - A Spanish Treasure
Artist: Tete Montoliu
Album: A Spanish Treasure
Label: Concord CCD-4493 (1992)
Quality: FLAC & MP3@320
Size: 299 MB & 135 MB
Time: 60:01

Track Listings:
1. Israel
2. Don't Blame Me
3. Tricrotism
4. Mysterioso
5. Our Delight
6. Like Someone in Love
7. Way You Look Tonight
8. All of You
9. What's New?
10. All Blues

Personnel:
Tete Montoliu, piano
Rufus Reid, bass
Akira Tana, drums

Recorded: Tokyo, June 27, 1991