Far Wes

Performer: Wes Montgomery
Artist: Harold Land
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: Personnel: Wes Montgomery (guitar); Pony Poindexter (alto saxophone); Harold Land (tenor saxophone); Buddy Montgomery (piano); Monk Montgomery (electric bass); Tony Bazley, Louis Hayes (drums). Producer: Richard Bock. Compilation producer: Michael Cuscuna. Recorded in Los Angeles, California in April 1958 & October 1959. Includes linernotes by Don DeMichael. 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. ~ Scott Yanow

Wes Montgomery's warm sound and hard-driving swing are, for many listeners, the epitome of jazz guitar. Rising from relative obscurity in the late 1950s, he became a huge sensation in the '60s, to the point that his recording career veered increasingly into commercial realms. Montgomery could tear off exhilarating solos with effortless grace, and in his relatively brief career he left an enduring legacy of brilliant playing.

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