Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Jesse Cook Title: Montreal Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: EMI Import Release Date: 11/22/2004 Album Type: Import Genres: International Music, New Age, Pop Styles: Latin Music, Meditation, Adult Contemporary, Adult Alternative Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 724386385321 |
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Jesse Cook is a worldbeat musician in the truest sense of the word; he doesn?t just pick a style and repackage it, he is respected both by listeners and players alike for constantly seeking inspiration and tutelage from al... more » |
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Amazon.ca Jesse Cook is a worldbeat musician in the truest sense of the word; he doesn?t just pick a style and repackage it, he is respected both by listeners and players alike for constantly seeking inspiration and tutelage from all over the world. A longtime fan of music from Spain, Africa, Egypt, Brazil, France and Cuba, Jesse Cook?s Montreal evokes each of those countries and then some on this, his sixth CD and first live disc. Cook has a history of hooking up with talented players; previous contributors to his million-selling catalogue include cellist Ofra Harnoy, fellow Canuck Holly Cole, and Brazillian jazz phenom Flora Purim. His choice of players for Montréal are equally talented; that point is made clear right from the opening cut, "Beloved." Fellow Canadian, Maryem Tollar sets the stage with her incredible, ghostly Arabic vocals; from that romantic, moody brilliance right to the disc?s undulating climax of "Baghdad," the perpetual motion of Gypsy Kings-meets-Cirque du Soleil sounds resonate throughout the disc. The audience?s adoration of the performer and his wonderfully percussive live show (recorded at Le Festival International de Jazz de Montréal) allows the feverish applause to carry the enthusiasm over to the live disc itself. There will always be a debate among purists as to whether accessible worldbeat or jazz is too easy-listening; ultimately, Cook is one part gifted guitar player, another part masterful showman. Even in the context of listening to a live CD, the energy that he gives to and subsequently receives from his fans on Montréal is contagious and musically rewarding.--Denise Sheppard Similar CDsSimilarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsA Decent Capture of a Live Show Kimberly A. Sodano | Tucson, AZ USA | 12/16/2004 (4 out of 5 stars) "If you like live recordings, this is a very good one for the most part. For me personally, I don't enjoy the sound of yelling and applause when I listen to music at home or in my car. It is just not the same as being there (DVDs do a much better job of preserving a live performance's excitement). I admire Jesse Cook's guitar work and writing ability very much, especially his first four CDs. He is my favorite guitar player, and I have nothing but respect and admiration for him. I saw him perform live very shortly after this recording was made but with a much smaller and more modest version of the band (Art Avalos, Kevin LaLiberte , Chris Church, and a female vocalist who's name escapes me). It was one of the very best concert experiences I have had. This recording at times lacks that intimacy that I remember. But for the most part, it captures the feeling and beauty of the music as I recall it performed live. Of course Jesse's guitar work is exceptional and the band is always terrific. I did not understand the necessity of adding Danny Wilde's vocals later for "Fall at Your Feet", and personally I found it distracting knowing it was done that way. When I saw them perform this song live, they performed it without any electronic amplification. Chris Church and the very talented female vocalist (not Maryem Tollar as on this recording) did an outstanding job of singing and the feeling was beautiful, intimate and real. Nevertheless, it sounds beautiful on this recording. I cannot say enough about Chris Church's beautiful violin playing, he truly is a wonderful and inspired musician. The only other pet peeve I have about this recording is when Jesse gets going very fast in those blazing parts of the solos; the pickup on the guitar that he uses for live performance just does not handle it too well! The tonality becomes drowned out by the percussive sound of the striking of the strings. I noticed this when I saw him live and thought it was a shame. Does Jesse mean for this to be the case?? Otherwise, his playing is outstanding and full of emotion. At times I have to just stop what I am doing and listen. All in all, I feel that if you are a Jesse Cook fan, this CD is a must for your collection. If you have never heard his music before, buy Tempest, Gravity, Vertigo, or Free Fall first. " Best of Jesse Cook Sara | Toronto | 12/10/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "Montreal is Jesse's first "live" album. It includes tracks from each of his earlier albums, with Tempest, Gravity and Free Fall being best represented. When I first realized that Montreal was basically a "greatest hits" album without any new tracks, I was momentarily disappointed. However, disappointment turned to delight once I listened to it. As always, Jesse's music brought a smile to my face and set my toes a-tapping. Now I've got many of my favorite Jesse Cook tracks wrapped nicely in one album."
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