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Far Wes
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Artist(s)Wes Montgomery
StudioBlue Note Records
Release DateJuly 3, 1990
UPC Code077779447527
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Tracks

  1. Far Wes
  2. Leila
  3. Old Folks - Wes Montgomery, Hill, Dedette Lee
  4. Wes' Tune
  5. Hymn for Carl - Wes Montgomery, Land, Harold
  6. Montgomeryland Funk
  7. Stompin' at the Savoy - Wes Montgomery, Goodman, Benny
  8. Monk's Shop
  9. Summertime - Wes Montgomery, Gershwin, George
  10. Falling in Love With Love - Wes Montgomery, Hart, Lorenz
  11. Renie

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (4 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteLove itQuote
I adore this album and listen to it more than any other jazz recording I own. It has a wonderful balance of liveliness and laid-back grooviness; I am never not in the mood for it. The entire ensemble is absolutely top-notch, in my opinion. A must-have. November 6, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteClassic Early WesQuote
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. December 22, 2003

rating: 5 QuoteWhat else can I cay?Quote
...Greg Vincent says everything what a person can say about this "wonderful recording". November 15, 2003

rating: 5 QuoteGreat early Wes!Quote
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! May 3, 2000

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