Wes Montgomery - Fingerpickin' (1958) [Remastered 1996]

Wes Montgomery - Fingerpickin' (1958) [Remastered 1996]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Guitar Jazz | Label ~ Pacific Jazz Records

Guitarist Wes Montgomery first recorded in the late '40s during his brief period with Lionel Hampton before returning to Indianapolis. He next emerged on record on December 30, 1957, for a Pacific Jazz set with local musicians including his two brothers, vibraphonist Buddy and electric bassist Monk. This CD reissues the complete album (which usually has appeared in piecemeal fashion) and finds Wes already quite recognizable. The pretty standard hard bop music (which usually features Buddy's vibes as the lead voice) is also of interest due to the presence of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard who at age 17 was making his recording debut; he sounds a bit nervous. In addition to this set, the CD has three songs from the one session that Wes made with his brothers' popular group, the Mastersounds. He actually appeared on the full album (a set of music taken from the film Kismet) but these are the only titles that include guitar solos. Although this reissue on a whole is not essential, the music is generally enjoyable and the CD will fill some gaps in one's Wes Montgomery collection. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Sound Carrier
2. Bud's Beaux Arts
3. Bock to Bock
4. Billie's Bounce
5. Lois Ann
6. All the Things You Are
7. Fingerpickin'
8. Stranger in Paradise
9. Baubles, Bangles and Beads
10. Not Since Nineveh

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Wes Montgomery - Far Wes (1958) [Remastered 2003]

Wes Montgomery - Far Wes (1958) [Remastered 2003]

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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Guitar Jazz | Label ~ Paсific Jazz Records

This historical CD contains some of guitarist Wes Montgomery's first recordings; in fact only three small-group songs predate these performances. The then-obscure guitarist is heard in two different quintets, both of which include his brothers Buddy (on piano) and Monk (playing electric bass). The earlier set has Harold Land's tenor as a lead voice while altoist Pony Poindexter takes his place on the later date, Wes's sound was already quite recognizable and he contributes six originals which alternate with Harold Land's "Hymn for Carl" and four standards. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Far Wes
2. Leila
3. Old Folks
4. Wes' Tune
5. Hymn For Carl
6. Montgomeryland Funk
7. Stompin' At The Savoy
8. Monk's Shop
9. Summertime
10. Falling In Love With Love
11. Renie


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