Catalonian Nights Vol. 1 is a live album by pianist Tete Montoliu recorded in Spain in 1980 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.[1][2][3]

Catalonian Nights Vol. 1
Live album by Tete Montoliu
Released	1981
Recorded	May 30, 1980
Venue	Zeleste Club, Barcelona, Spain
Genre	Jazz
Length	55:18
Label	SteepleChase SCS 1148
Producer	Nils Winther
Tete Montoliu chronology
Catalonian Nights Vol. 2 (1980) Catalonian Nights Vol. 1 (1981) Catalonian Nights Vol. 3 (1980)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[5]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic said "Although not an innovator, Montoliu (like Oscar Peterson, whose phenomenal technique he approached) was a master of the modern mainstream and of chordal improvisation. He digs into these songs and comes up with consistently fresh and swinging ideas".[4]

Track listing

1. "D & E" (Milt Jackson) – 14:03
2. "Lady Bird" (Tadd Dameron) – 7:25
3. "Jo Vull Que M'Acariciis" (Tete Montoliu) – 11:46 Bonus track on CD
4. "Autumn in New York" (Vernon Duke) – 13:22
5. "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham) – 8:14
6. "Theme" (Montoliu) – 0:29

Personnel

• Tete Montoliu – piano
• John Heard – bass
• Albert Heath – drums

References