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King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree - Blues at Montreux

This live set from the 1971 Montreux Jazz Festival was co-led by tenor saxophonist King Curtis (who tragically would be killed three months later) and veteran blues pianist/vocalist Champion Jack Dupree.  With guitarist Cornell Dupree (in excellent form), bassist Jerry Jemmott and drummer Oliver Jackson laying down the foundation, Curtis and Dupree find a great deal of common musical ground.  Dupree has quite a few witty vocals (particularly the near-classic "Junker"s Blues" ) while taking choruses of irregular length that keep his sidemen continually guessing.  Curtis" distinctive tenor is also heard from, making one truly regret that this was his final recording.  ~ Scott Yanow, AMG



King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree - Blues at Montreux Tracks:


01  Junkers Blues (Jack Dupree) 8:10 
02  Sneaky Pete (Jack Dupree/King Curtis) 6:16 
03  Everythings Gonna Be Alright (Jack Dupree/King Curtis) 5:29 
04  Get With It (Jack Dupree/King Curtis) 3:33 
05  Poor Boy Blues (Jack Dupree/King Curtis) 9:30 
06  I"m Having Fun (Jack Dupree/King Curtis) 5:21