Monty Alexander - Fridaynight (1985) [2015 Timeless Jazz Master Collection] CD-Rip

Reissue with the latest remastering and the original cover artwork. Comes with a description written in Japanese. A great little date from pianist Monty Alexander – a set that's maybe got a bit more bite than some of Monty's American records from the time – even though this overseas release was still recorded in Florida! The core trio also features added percussion – which provides a stronger rhythmic impulse than usual, and which has the group really stretching out on some longer tunes – especially the album's version of "Since My Baby Left Me", which features guest cornet from Nat Adderley! The group on the rest of the record features Alexander on piano, Reggie Johnson on bass, Ed Thigpen on drums, and Robert Thomas Jr. on percussion.

Tracks:

01 - Catwalk
02 - Never Let Me Go
03 - Renewal
04 - Since My Baby Left Me
05 - River
06 - Milestones

Personnel:

Monty Alexander - piano
Reggie Johnson - bass
Ed Thigpen - drums
Robert Thomas Jr. - percussion
Nat Adderley - cornet (#4)