November 3, 2013

Bobby Hutcherson Montara LP: Rare Groove Classic 1976

Bobby Hutcherson is one of my favorite jazz musicians, not because he is such a great Vibraphonist, but because he is has such a diverse style.

Bobby adapts to whatever style is needed, he blends in better than anybody. Think about Bobby on Eric Dolphy's Out to Lunch and his own Dialogue.

He even appeared on a Grant Green Album Street of Dreams with Larry Young on Organ. How many times have you heard the vibes with a Hammond B-3?

Montara  has to be one of best jazz funk/groove albums of the 70's, the album just oozes a quiet-storm meets Latin-funk vibe.

 I always liked "Camel Rise" the most on the album, the track bubbles underneath and simmers until the Latin groove completely spills out over the rim. Montara is not in any way a light weight smooth jazz record believe me, but it is worthy of chillin' out to.

Among the musicians on the album are notables like Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Harvey Mason on drums, and Ernie Watts on flute.  This particular vinyl copy ran me about $40 several years ago, Montara is certainly not a rare record, but definitely in demand. 







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