Bobby Hutcherson Montara (Blue Note Tone Poet)

Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne

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• Bobby Hutchersons Montara, released in 1975 on Blue Note, represents a lush blend of jazz, fusion, and Latin rhythms, channeling both warmth and rhythmic brightness. Recorded over two sessions in Los Angeles, the album features Hutcherson on vibraphone and marimba, surrounded by a standout ensemble including Blue Mitchell, Ernie Watts, Harvey Mason, and a rich percussion section. The repertoire interweaves original compositions with covers like Tito Puentes Oye Como Va, offering both groove and expansive melodic spaces. Across tracks like Camel Rise, the title track Montara, and the energetic (Se Acabo) La Malanga, theres a sense of effortless, sunlit flow.

  The production (arranged by Dale Oehler) honours Hutchersons background in post-bop and experimentation while leaning into accessi