Phil Woods and his European Rhythm Machine at the Montreux Jazz Festival

Phil Woods and his European Rhythm Machine at the Montreux Jazz Festival
Live album by Phil Woods
Released	1970
Recorded	June 19, 1969 at the Montreux Jazz Festival
Genre	Jazz
Length	35:37
Label	MGM SE 4695[1]
Producer	Johnny Pate
Phil Woods chronology
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Phil Woods and his European Rhythm Machine at the Montreux Jazz Festival is a 1970 album by Phil Woods, produced by Johnny Pate.^[2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Scott Yanow reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote that Woods' European Rhythm Machine was "an adventurous unit that really challenged the altoist" and "one of the most underrated groups of the 1968-70 period". Yanow conluded that "It is very good to hear Phil Woods playing post-bop and almost avant-garde music for a change, but it is a pity that all of the intriguing group's recordings are currently out of print".^[2]

Track listing

1. "Capricci Cavaleschi" (George Gruntz) – 9:50
2. "I Remember Bird" (Leonard Feather) – 10:15
3. "Ad Infinitum" (Carla Bley) – 10:20
4. "Riot" (Herbie Hancock) – 5:12

Personnel

• Phil Woods – alto saxophone
• George Gruntz – piano
• Henri Texier – double bass
• Daniel Humair – drums
• Johnny Pate – producer

References