Wes Montgomery - Far Wes [EAC FLAC]

Far Wes album by Wes Montgomery was released Jul 03, 1990 on the Blue Note (Label) label. Recorded in Los Angeles, California in April 1958 & October 1959.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.

Track listing

1- "Far Wes" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:51
2- "Leila" (Montgomery) – 3:28
3- "Old Folks" (Willard Robison, Dedette Hill) – 6:35
4- "Wes’ Tune" (Montgomery) – 4:08
5- "Hymn for Carl" (Harold Land) – 4:33
6- "Montgomeryland Funk" (Montgomery) – 4:00
7- "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb) – 4:22
8- "Monk’s Shop" (Montgomery) – 3:54
9- "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 4:50
10- "Falling in Love with Love" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:13
11- "Renie"(Montgomery) – 3:31

Personnel

Wes Montgomery – guitar
Pony Poindexter – alto saxophone (tracks 8-11)
Harold Land – tenor saxophone (tracks 1-7)
Buddy Montgomery – piano
Monk Montgomery – electric bass
Tony Bazley – drums (tracks 1-7)
Louis Hayes – drums (tracks 8-11)