In Montreux is a live album by American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater. The album was digitally recorded on July 18, 1990, at the Casino de Montreux during the Montreux Jazz Festival and released via Polydor Records.
Critical reception
Scott Yanow of AllMusic noted, "Dee Dee Bridgewater's move to France awhile back has resulted in her having a relatively low profile in jazz. This excellent live set should help restore her reputation... Bridgewater (who is backed by a French rhythm section) is in top form, singing with swing and sensitivity."
Jeff Simon of The Buffalo News declared, "...Bridgewater has enough joy, energy and authenticity to capture the stoniest heart and heaviest foot."
James T. Jones IV of USA Today favourably found, "Recorded live, this collection of standards features jazz singing par excellence. Fronting a fiery trio, Bridgewater scats and improvises with the aggression of a saxophonist. The audience is brought to near-hysteria as she attacks each song, spontaneously rewriting melodies."
Track listing
Personnel Band Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals Bert van den Brink – piano Hein van de Geyn – bass, arrangements André Ceccarelli – drums
Production Jean-Pierre Grosz – executive producer Justin Shirley-Smith – recording Pierre Jacquot – recording Bruno Lambert – mixing Alain Frappier – art direction
Original release history + Release history and formats for In Montreux Region Date Format Label Ref. North America 1990 Polydor Records
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