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Etta James: The Montreux Years
Etta James
Etta James: The Montreux Years
Etta James
ETTA JAMES: THE MONTREUX YEARS is a treasure trove of timeless classics, powerful and electrifying performances and raw, soaring vocals by one of the greatest ever female vocalists. The collection, featuring recordings from James Montreux Jazz Festival concerts in 1977, 1978, 1989 1990 and 1993, encapsulates and reflects Ettas dynamic artistry and long-lasting impact. Spanning performances from across three decades, ETTA JAMES: THE MONTREUX YEARS offers deeply personal and intimate snapshots into James acclaimed musical journey, highlights and her phenomenal career.
From one of Etta James earliest successes, the infectious and endlessly elegant Somethings Got A Hold On Me, a medley that consist of At Last, Trust In Me and Sunday Kind of Love, which is a fusion of highlights from the early 60s, to the raw and emotional Id Rather Go Blind and soulful horn-driven Tell Mama. The collection closes with Baby What You Want Me To Do, James homage to Jimmy Reed and the encore of her 1979 concert.
In 1975, Montreux Jazz Festival captured a significant moment of musical historyEtta James very first concert in Europe, performing at the festivals 9th edition.
The CD edition of ETTA JAMES: THE MONTREUX YEARS will include this special landmark concert, held at Montreux Casino on 11 July 1975, in full
Etta James: The Montreux Years CD
Media | Music CD (Compact Disc) |
Number of discs | 2 |
Released | June 25, 2021 |
EAN/UPC | 4050538631203 |
Label | BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD BMGCAT460DCD |
Genre | Pop |
Dimensions | 130 × 140 × 8 mm · 216 g |
number of tracks | 20 |
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