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Far Wes

Wes Montgomery Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Far Wes
2 Leila
3 Old Folks
4 Wes' Tune
5 Hymn For Carl
6 Montgomeryland Funk
7 Stompin' At The Savoy
8 Monk's Shop
9 Summertime
10 Falling In Love With Love
11 Renie

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Wes Montgomery - Far Wes - CD

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.64 x 0.4 x 5.02 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Blue Note Records
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Blue Note Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000005HG3
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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dominickmelillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Far wes is a great title.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021
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far west is a great cd. Wes Montgomery was once one of the greatest jazz guitarists who ever lived. I reccomend all his albums.
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Oliver Towne
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Early Wes
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2003
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.
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toobz
4.0 out of 5 stars Far Wes--but not that far out
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2010
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I bought this for Harold Land's appearance on the first 7 tracks. Wes contributes some nice solos, but it's an ensemble effort, and he's not the sole focus. Monk Montgomery displays some flash on the Fender Bass.

It's laid back jazz, not the dazzling display of virtuosity of some of Wes's Riverside work. If you don't have the major albums he made for Riverside, you can put off acquiring this without missing anything essential.
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transponder
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2008
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.
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Greg Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Great early Wes!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2000
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!
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Alex Irausquin
5.0 out of 5 stars What else can I cay?
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2003
...Greg Vincent says everything what a person can say about this "wonderful recording".
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John M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Pacific Jazz 1958
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
I like this 1-7 better than anything Wes recorded for Riverside. The couple that I bought had bad sound quality. There is no vibraphone playing at all on this CD. Buddy plays strictly piano, Great Harold Land. If it gets off to a slow start, the sequencing is faulty. Wes appeared as a side man on Land's Jazzland album West Coast Blues with Joe Gordon and Barry Harris etc. a few years later
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Dave Lincoln
4.0 out of 5 stars Lesser known, but topshelf Wes (early)
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2012
I am a jazz guitarist, jazz record collector, and "student" (at the school of vinyl) of Wes Montgomery. These recordings are a very worthy addition to any Wes Montgomery collection. I actually enjoy this material, as much, or more, than his much heralded Riverside recordings. Probably because the vibe is so joyous. The material is a typical 1950's session featuring the Montgomery Brothers (Buddy: piano, vibes & Monk: one of the pioneers of "Fender bass") and able tenor man, Harold Land. All the arrangements are fun and sprightly, featuring Wes in some of his earliest recordings, already in full bloom, playing great. My favorites from this outing are "Wes' Tune" and "Monk Shop". Fun stuff and a great listen. As with Wes' best stuff, you hear the big smile that he so often sported when he was playing.
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THEVENET
5.0 out of 5 stars QUE CE SOIT WES.
Reviewed in France on February 8, 2024
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SUPER CD
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phatalis
5.0 out of 5 stars Nickel !
Reviewed in France on April 4, 2019
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Excellent album !
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