Monk Montgomery in Africa...Live!


Monk Montgomery in Africa...Live! is the fourth and final solo album of American bassist Monk Montgomery. It was recorded at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa, on November 9, 1974, and released in 1975 on Philadelphia International Records.

Background

In 1970 Montgomery recorded in Los Angeles with South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, on Masekela’s album Reconstruction. In 1974 Monk toured South Africa with a group including singer Lovelace Watkins, and at the end of the tour he recorded this live album in Soweto.

Track listing

  1. "Jumpin' at the Woodside"
  2. "Stella by Starlight"
  3. "Blues for Nkwe"
  4. "Testing One, Two"

Personnel

Technical personnel