Wes Montgomery

This release contains the complete classic album The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery (Riverside RLP12-320), featuring the guitarist in a quartet format with the wonderful rhythm section of Tommy Flanagan, Percy Heath and Albert “Tootie” Heath. Further versions by Wes of two of the album’s songs, also recorded in 1960, haS been added as a bonus.

Includes 16-page booklet

PERSONNEL:

WES MONTGOMERY, guitar
TOMMY FLANAGAN, piano
PERCY HEATH, bass
ALBERT “TOOTIE” HEATH, drums

New York, January 26 & 28, 1960.

*Bonus Tracks:
(9) Wes Montgomery (g), Buddy Montgomery (p, vib), Monk Montgomery (b), Lawrence Marable (d).
San Francisco, fall 1960.

(10) Harold Land (ts), Wes Montgomery (g), Joe Gordon (tp), Barry Harris (p), Sam Jones (b), Louis Hayes (d).
San Francisco, May 18, 1960.

Tracks:

01 AIREGIN 4:28
02 D-NATURAL BLUES 5:22
03 POLKA DOTS AND MOONBEAMS 4:42
04 FOUR ON SIX 6:15
05 WEST COAST BLUES 7:23
06 IN YOUR OWN SWEET WAY 4:53
07 MR. WALKER 4:32
08 GONE WITH THE WIND 6:20
09 D-NATURAL BLUES [different version] 6:28*
10 WEST COAST BLUES [different version] 6:02*

Total Time: 56:28

DOWN BEAT original review: The Incredible Jazz Guitar of WES MONTGOMERY:
“If anyone took time to examine the ballots of the 1960 critics’ poll closely, they would have seen that I was one of two who voted for Wes Montgomery as No.1 on the guitar in the established category. This album had a lot to do with my vote. In the many times I have listened to this album, I have not become tired of it. I don’t think I will. To produce easy-listening music with meaning is a high accomplishment. Strongly recommended. Montgomery incredible? I believe him! (Ira Gitler)

All Music Guide
“Montgomery is clearly talented beyond convention, consistently brilliant, and indeed incredible in the company of his sidemen, and this recording –an essential addition to every jazz guitarist fan's collection.” (Michael G. Nastos)