Album Notes

The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET , originally called 'Workin & Steamin' was formed in 1990 by Melbourne-based Jazz Trumpet & Arranger, John Montesante.

The JMQ, with its roots in Bebop, offers timeless Jazz Standards, featuring some of Melbourne's finest Jazz players. The regular line up comprises Joe Ruberto (Piano), James Clark(Double Bass), John Montesante (Trumpet & Flugel), Mark Voogd (Drums), Jim Glasson (Alto-Sax).The Band engages outstanding Vocalists, such as Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Yvette Johansson, Bob Valentine, Rebecca Mendoza, Julie O'Hara, Fem Belling, Ruby Page, Margaret Morrison, Catherine Lambert, Garth Ploog as well as Wilbur Wilde, Gil Askey, Jeff Duff, Joe Chindamo & others.

This album , featuring the JMQ was recorded ‘LIVE’ @ Atlantis Studios, Port Melbourne, before a small audience, to showcase the band’s talents - with the vocals of some of Australia’s quality Jazz singers, who appear regularly with the JMQ. It was intended to give the listener a sense of the band performing 'live' just for YOU.