Far Wes is a reissue of Montgomeryland, a 1958 album by the American jazz group the Montgomery Brothers, including guitarist Wes Montgomery.
Reception
In his AllMusic review, music critic Scott Yanow called Far Wes a "historical album" and wrote Montgomery's "sound was already quite recognizable."
Track listing "Far Wes" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:51 "Leila" (Montgomery) – 3:28 "Old Folks" (Willard Robison, Dedette Hill) – 6:35 "Wes' Tune" (Montgomery) – 4:08 "Hymn for Carl" (Harold Land) – 4:33 "Montgomeryland Funk" (Montgomery) – 4:00 "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb) – 4:22 "Monk's Shop" (Montgomery) – 3:54 "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 4:50 "Falling in Love with Love" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:13 "Renie" (Montgomery) – 3:31
Original release track listing Monk's Shop - 3:58 Summertime - 4:53 Falling in Love - 6:16 Renie - 3:33 Far Wes - 5:55 Leila - 3:30 Old Folks - 6:38 Wes' Tune - 4:11
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)
Releases
Light Music Club PLP-804 (original release)
References