2xHD vinyl records are sourced from first generation analog recordings without any digital corruption, mastered by René Laflamme. In the high end audio world, audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme has carved out a reputation for definition of excellence, well know for his collaboration with Nagra Audio, dCS Ltd and Kronos Audio.

• Limited Edition
• All Analog Audiophile Mastering
• 45rpm Double LP 200 Gram Vinyl
• Mastered by René Laflamme
• Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes
• Cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman

Monty Alexander — Love You Madly

200-gram 45 RPM double LP set

2xHD mastering on Nagra equipment by René Laflamme

Lacquers cut all-analog at Bernie Grundman Mastering on tube cutting equipment

This 2021 winner of Postive Feedback's Writer's Choice Award for its reel-to-reel edition, recorded in 1982 by the legendary Mack Emerman, documents an underrepresented chapter of Monty Alexander's recording output, live at Fort Lauderdale's Club Bubba. It's Monty at his best, with a great band and incredibly high-energy performance! Now available as a 200-gram 45 RPM double LP set!

Recorded live at Bubba's Jazz Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 6, 1982.

Love You Madly by Monty Alexander and his men is such an extraordinary album that reflects the joy of playing, musicality, ability, but also the mutual engagement and takes you from A to Z. Live at Bubba's is an absolute recommendation! -Christian Hunziker, AV Guide, 5/5

Culled from Monty Alexander's own collection, the album reveals the pianist at the peak of his powers. He delves into a wide-ranging set that dips into Jazz and Brazilian standards, Blues, and Reggae. Each expertly evinced by the pianist and his group. -JAZZIZ

"The more of these albums the 2xHD label uncovers, remasters and releases, the more you appreciate the work it's doing in letting us rediscover superb performances. These live recordings, taken from pianist Monty Alexander's own collection and made in August 1982 at a Florida ‘Jazz Restaurant', were captured by engineer Mack Emerman, founder of Criteria Studios — home of many a big-selling recording. Here we find a tight quartet featuring bassist Paul Berner, Duffy Jackson on drums and extra percussion from Robert Thomas, Jr. Performing truly spirited, generous 92 minutes of an exceptionally well-recorded and finely remastered performance. You really don't have to be a beard stroking Jazzer to enjoy this. An ear for a great recording of fine performances will do." — 5/5 stars, Andre Everard, Hi-Fi News & Review

Musicians:

Monty Alexander - piano
Paul Berner - bass
Duffy Jackson - drums
Robert Thomas Jr. - percussion

Track Listing:

Side A
Arthur's Theme
Blues For Edith

Side B
Love You Madly
Samba De Orfeu

Side C
Reggae Later
SKJ

Side D
Fungii Mama

Click here to listen to samples on YouTube.com ♫