Montréal

Artist: Jesse Cook
Label: EMI Int'l
Category: Music

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Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 724386385321
EAN: 0724386385321
ASIN: B0006A9GAO

Release Date: 2004-11-18

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Tracks:

Beloved
Rattle And Burn
Cascada
Breeze From Saintes Maries
Jumpstart
Air
Luna Llena
Closer To Madness
Tempest
Querido Amigo
Dance Of Spring
Mario Takes A Walk
Baghdad
Fall At Your Feet

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Nomad
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Customer Reviews:

Jesse.......2005-02-27

Jesse Cook is a truly amazing guitarist. I had been skeptical of his Nomad album, but after listening to it a number of times I have come to appreciate it. This album is amazing too.

A Masterpiece.......2005-02-13

Jesse Cook has Outdone himself. This is one of the best performances I have listened to for Jesse. By Blending different cultures into his songs, this is by far one of the best Albums I have listened to in flamenco music.
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A Decent Capture of a Live Show.......2004-12-16

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.......2004-12-10

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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Sonidero Mix 2005 ~ Various Artists

La Pochy Y Su Cocoband ~ Cocoband

Montréal ~ Jesse Cook

Unforgettable Classics: Gilbert and Sullivan

Bird & Diz ~ Charlie Parker

Tangos de Los Angeles, Vol. 2 ~ Angel D'Agostino

Hit Parade Top Rock 'n' roll Hits: 50's and 60's, Vol. 2 ~ Various Artists

Coleccion 78 RPM: 1942-1953 ~ Angel d'Agostino

Leyendas De La Balada ~ Palito Ortega