Montreux 1977

• Artist: Roy Eldridge 4
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• Release Date: July 13, 1977
• Total Time: 49:18
• Type: Live, Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Eldridge's final recording as a leader is a real gem. Although his chops were no longer in prime form, he was still pushing himself to the limit. With a brilliant rhythm section egging him on (pianist Oscar Peterson, bassist Niels Pedersen, and drummer Bobby Durham), Eldridge still went for the high notes (and generally hit them) during this exciting set from the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival. Although the musicians did not know it at the time, the last two songs ("Perdido" and "Bye Bye Blackbird") were a perfect ending to a brilliant career. This dramatic CD reissue is highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea	Ted Koehler, Harold Arlen	Roy Eldridge	(9:28)
Go For	Roy Eldridge	Roy Eldridge 4	(7:03)
I Surrender, Dear	Harry Barris, Gordon Clifford	Roy Eldridge	(10:41)
Joie de Roy	Roy Eldridge	Roy Eldridge	(9:04)
Perdido	Juan Tizol, H.J. Lengsfelder, Ervin Drake	Roy Eldridge	(7:12)
Bye Bye Blackbird	Ray Henderson, Mort Dixon	Roy Eldridge	(7:32)

Credits

Phil DeLancie (Mastering), Norman Granz (Liner Notes), Bobby Durham (Drums), Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (Bass), Val Valentin (Remixing), Norman Granz (Producer), Giuseppe Pino (Photography), Oscar Peterson (?), Phil Carroll (Art Direction), Phil Carroll (Design), Roy Eldridge 4 (Performer), Roy Eldridge (Trumpet), Oscar Peterson (Piano), Roy Eldridge (Performer), Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (?)