Ties of Love is an album by the pianist Buddy Montgomery, released by Landmark in 1987.Fitzgerald, M., Landmark Records listing. Retrieved February 1, 2019. Jazzlists: album details. Retrieved February 1, 2019. The album, which was Montgomery's first in a decade, was recorded partly in New York with longtime producer Orrin Keepnews.
Reception
Scott Yanow of AllMusic noted: "By 1986, Buddy Montgomery had not recorded as a leader for many years, and because he is so well-respected, his first Landmark outing became quite an all-star affair. ... Despite all of the guests, the leader (who contributed five of the eight songs) does not get buried in the proceedings and holds his own with his friends." Fanfare singled out Claudio Roditi for praise, and called the album "a breezy session with some good, consistent music." Mark Stryker of Jazz Times commented: "Strong material, an infectious spirit, and bicoastal bands."
Track listing
Personnel Buddy Montgomery – piano, vibraphone, synthesized percussion Claudio Roditi – trumpet David "Fathead" Newman – tenor saxophone, flute Eddie Harris – tenor saxophone Ted Dunbar – guitar Ron Carter – double bass John Heard – double bass Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums Billy Higgins – drums Warren Smith – percussion Steve Kroon – congas Marlena Shaw – vocals
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