“Summertime” – Digital At Montreux 1980 – Mongo Santamaria With Dizzy Gillespie And Toots Thielemans – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Few collaborations in jazz history offer the kinetic spark found on ‘Summertime – Digital At Montreux 1980.’ Captured live at the world-renowned Montreux Jazz Festival, this album brings together Mongo Santamaria’s percussive brilliance, Dizzy Gillespie’s iconic trumpet, and the lyrical harmonica of Toots Thielemans. The result is a vivid snapshot of three master musicians in full creative flight, feeding off each other’s improvisational fire and technical prowess. Each track pulses with the anticipation and spontaneity that only a live setting can ignite, especially when legends are on stage. The interplay between Santamaria’s Afro-Cuban rhythms, Gillespie’s bebop flourishes, and Thielemans’ soulful phrasing creates a festival atmosphere that is both exhilarating and timeless. For collectors and jazz aficionados, this album is more than a performance—it’s a convergence of musical worlds and an essential document of late 20th-century jazz. Whether you’re drawn by the historic lineup or the irresistible live energy, ‘Summertime – Digital At Montreux 1980’ stands as a testament to jazz’s capacity for joyful, boundary-pushing collaboration. Experience the electricity of Montreux—no passport required.

Track List:
A1 – Virtue – 7:30
A2 – Afro Blue – 14:30
B1 – Summertime – 11:40
B2 – Mambo Mongo – 9:20