One of the earliest Wes Montgomery collections to seem on CD (1984), this minimally (and at i point, misleadingly) annotated item concentrates to a greater extent than oftentimes than non upon the guitarist's Verve small-group performances. Verve relies heavily upon the 2 albums Wes made alongside Wynton Kelly (Smokin' at the Half Note as well as Willow Weep for Me), adding a few tracks from the 2 he made alongside Jimmy Smith (Dynamic Duo as well as Further Adventures) as well as closing alongside a sole reminder of Wes' orchestral-backed work, Bumpin's glorious "Here's That Rainy Day." As such, nosotros listen Montgomery stretching out alongside an eloquence as well as depth of note that had really deepened since his to a greater extent than critically celebrated Riverside period. Be warned: though the gem box as well as disc claim that "Portrait of Jennie" is Track 9, the selection is really "13 (Death March)" from the Dynamic Duo album -- a superior alternative that gives you lot a overnice Oliver Nelson big-band nautical chart as well as to a greater extent than playing fourth dimension every bit a bonus. Also, on "Misty," the Claus Ogerman organisation for winds as well as brass that was overdubbed after Wes' expire as well as stripped from the rail later on has been restored here.
If you lot are a guitarist or only a jazz lover, this is a must-have. This detail Wes recording is alone pocket-size ensembles as well as genuinely showcases his virtuoso talent. If alone he played stone as well as roll, he would accept achieved a Hendrix condition (no surprise that Jimi as well as Stevie Ray were Wes fans). I don't play jazz, but I dear this album.
Track listing:
01. If You Could See Me Now (8:24)
02. Impressions (5:02)
03. Four on Six (6:45)
04. Unit seven (6:46)
05. Mellow Mood (8:40)
06. James as well as Wes (8:09)
07. What's New (6:18)
08. Misty (6:45)
09. Portrait of Jenny (5:22)
10. Here's That Rainy Day (4:57)
Personnel:
Guitar – Wes Montgomery
Bass – Bob Cranshaw (tracks: 10), Paul Chambers (3) (tracks: 1 to 4, seven to 9)
Drums – Grady Tate (tracks: 5, 6, 10), Helcio Milito* (tracks: 10), Jimmy Cobb (tracks: 1 to 4, seven to 9)
Organ – Jimmy Smith (tracks: 5, 6)
Piano – Roger Kellaway (tracks: 10), Wynton Kelly (tracks: 1 to 4, seven to 9)
Harp – Margaret Ross
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