In 1980, bassist and drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath traveled to Barcelona, Spain to perform and record with the masterful Spanish jazz pianist Tete Montoliu. This live set has fairly long versions of Milt Jackson’s basic "D&E,""Ladybird,""Autumn In New York" and "Blue Bossa." Although not an innovator, Montoliu (like Oscar Peterson, whose phenomenal technique he approached) was a master of the modern mainstream and of chordal improvisation. He digs into these songs and comes up with consistently fresh and swinging ideas. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. D & E (Milt Jackson)
02. Ladybird (Tadd Dameron)
03. Jo vull que m’acariciis (Tete Montoliu)
04. Autumn in New York (Vernon Duke)
05. Blue Bossa (Kenny Dorham)
06. Theme (Tete Montoliu)
TETE MONTOLIU piano
JOHN HEARD bass
ALBERT TOOTIE HEATH drums
Recorded May 30, 1980
SteepleChase Records SCCD 31148