Far Wes

Far Wes Artist: Wes Montgomery
Label: Blue Note Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 077779447527
EAN: 0077779447527
ASIN: B000005HG3


Release Date: 1990-07-03

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Listmania:

  1. The Wonderful World of Wes, Part 1
  2. There's only one Jazz guitarist. Wes Montgomery
  3. My Coolest and Smoothest Jazz
  4. Jazz, 1958

Tracks:

  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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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Classic Early Wes.......2003-12-22

Just to add a little more information: "Far Wes" is a follow-up and companion to the "Fingerpickin'" CD and was originally released on two LPs. In 1975 Pacific Jazz released a double vinyl album which comprised all of Wes's sessions for the label (four, as far as I can tell), and that's what's on these two CDs.

"Far Wes" is more laid-back and relaxed than most of "Fingerpickin'," but is still a very satisfying collection of tunes. It's all in a quintet format, with the Montgomery brothers--Buddy, Monk, and Wes--as the core. Harold Land (#1-7) and Pony Poindexter (#8-11) alternate on tenor and alto sax, while Tony Bazley and Louis Hayes handle the drums.

The sound reminds me a lot of the mellow bop stuff Larry Coryell has been doing lately. (Check out "New High" and "Inner Urge" to see what I mean.) If you are a fan of Wes's 1960s work, I'm sure you'll appreciate these early tracks. It's a nice easy vibe, perfect for relaxing to after a hard day's work or play.

5 out of 5 stars What else can I cay?.......2003-11-14

...Greg Vincent says everything what a person can say about this "wonderful recording".

5 out of 5 stars Great early Wes!.......2000-05-02

This beautiful album features Wes early on in his career playing with his brothers Monk & Buddy, along with other great players such as Harold Land on tenor. The music comes from two sessions ('58 & '59) which fit together well, both posessing a relaxed but heartfelt 'after hours' mood. The first three songs alone are worth the price of this wonderful recording. Great small group Wes!

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