Vince Montana, Jr. "Warp Factor II" - The Steel Pier Show (1978)
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2010
- #3. Legendary vibraharpist, Vincent Montana, Jr., performs "Warp Factor II" from his 'latest' LP "A Dance Fantasy" on The Steel Pier Show in 1978. You'll hear him slip the "Theme Song from Bugs Bunny" (4:20) and "Let it Snow" (4:58) into his vibe solo! This is 1 of 3 LPs he released with The Montana Orchestra on Atlantic Records during that same year. The Montana Orchestra features Philadelphia's most prominent musicians; many of Montana's session mates who were the main members of both the MFSB and The Salsoul Orchestra.
From 1958 to 1978, a popular television dance show named "Summertime on the Pier" hosted by Ed Hurst was broadcast live every Saturday and Sunday in the summer months from the Marine Ballroom at the end of the Steel Pier. This video is from the final season / 20th year.
The Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was a mile long structure that got it's name from its steel underpinnings, the rest being largely made of wood. Opened in 1898, the Steel Pier was known as "The Showplace of the Nation", featuring an amusement park with high-diving horses, water-skiing dogs and human cannonballs, exhibits, sideshows and live music. Acts who performed on the Steel Pier over the years included everyone from Al Jolson, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra to the Rolling Stones and Smokey Robinson.
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Among the numerous credits to his name, Vincent Montana, Jr. is most recognized for his integral role in both the development of "The Philadelphia Sound" as key MFSB rhythm section member and established studio musician for Philadelphia International Records as well as dance pioneer of the "Disco Era" as the creative and driving force behind the legendary Salsoul Orchestra. Further contributions include his remarkable productions with The Montana Orchestra and Goody Goody (Atlantic Records) and particularly, the signature club classics on his own Philly Sound Works label.
Today Montana continues to make his mark on the industry, whether directly through his latest productions on Philly Sound Works and his efforts with today's most prominent artists and producers such as Masters At Work, The Braxtons, Joceyln Brown, Pet Shop Boys, David Morales, Dimtri From Paris, or indirectly via sampling of his catalogue: Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) or most recently Mariah Carey "O.O.C. (Out of Control)" to name a few.
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Vince Montana was one of the great master arrangers and creators of the vintage Sound of Philadelphia. Master musician, arranger, producer, composer. Thank you Mr.Montana
How does the man get away with playing the first few notes of "Let It Snow" at
Much praise to Mr. Montana, of course, But that rhythm section!
Pure class 👌
this man was truly a musical genius the music he gave us will last forever and when he was with mfsb that was a match made in heaven between the two they made music at its finest there will never be music like this ever again thank you
Rest in Peace to the greatest entertainer and vibraphonist of all-time; Vincent Montana, Jr.! Thanks for everything!
Amazing!!! I'm pulling out all of my albums right now to listen to him, still a sweet, sweet sound!!! I'm so glad I have a turntable!!!
Even my mother loves this performance. Even babies dance to this, Everybody loves this. Perhaps the most profound perfect live versions I ever saw of one of the best funk/disco/ proto-house music tunes I ever heard. I loved this tune in the LP version for years . Vince Montana has been a great talent and arranger for Salsoul, Gold Mine, Phil. Internationa Records. Thank you for helping us have beautiful music
The production, the arrangement, the melody, the talent--all lavish! Thank you Mr. Montana for so much great music!!
Vincent Montana jr and Roy Ayers is dope on the vibraphone
The disco days......The best !
"COME ON VINCE AND PLAY YOUR VIBES"!!!!!!!!!
wow this dude is outrageous! n on one of the coolest instuments ever invented.
thanks vince fo Love in C minor-alec Cerone
Absolute masterclass from the don, Vince Montana.
One of the greatest there ever was !
Great to see his skills close up ........
Includes many riffs and homages like 'summertime' not contained on the 12" version. Wonderful stuff
WOW I MISS YOU VINCE YOUR WORK IS SO SPIRITUAL IT TOUCHES MY SOUL AND SPIRIT R.I.P. MY FRIEND LOVE KEITH DUMPSON
RIP Master Vincent Montana Jr. You are a legend , Thank you for your Wonderful Music and Wondeful Work.