Eye: If you liked "Filmore", then "Live at Monterey" will kill you. I was among the stunned crowd that witnessed this performance in the fall of 1966. Still stands out as one of the great sets in forty years of festival attendance. Best....C
Don Ellis at Fillmore
Just wanted to tell my fellow A'goners about a "new" CD I came across last month. In short, the music is fantastic. If you are into quiet, dark, slow tempo grooves, look elsewhere. This CD feature tracks that'll knock you on your ass and put a smile on your face. Over-the-top soloing, tight brass section, get-up-on-your-feet-hand-clapping kinetic energy - this is it! The first time I listened to this cd was in my car. I was so mesmerized, I missed the freeway turnoff to my house by 2 exits. The crowd was very much into the performance. Makes me wish I was there when this was recorded in '71. Thanks to Wounded Bird Records for re-releasing this classic on CD.