The Montreal Tapes: with Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Paul Motian

The Allmusic review by Richard S. Ginell awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "Rubalcaba's irresistible momentum drives this session whenever he solos; all the others can do is hang onto the whirlwind. The music-making in general, though, is more tied to the mainstream than that of the companion Montreal trio album with Geri Allen, and this group doesn't have quite the same internal compatibility as that of the Allen trio... Haden's own soloing is massive and outgoing in tone; clearly, he was hugely enjoying this festival where he was given total carte blanche".[2]

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All compositions by Charlie Haden except as indicated

1. "Vignette" (Gary Peacock) - 11:14
2. "Bay City" - 10:44
3. "La Pasionaria" - 14:19
4. "Silence" - 7:48
5. "The Blessing" (Ornette Coleman) - 9:29
6. "Solar" (Miles Davis) - 10:23

• Recorded at the Festival de Jazz de Montreal in Canada on July 3, 1989

• Charlie Haden – bass
• Gonzalo Rubalcaba - piano
• Paul Motian - drums