California Dreamin

Wes Montgomery | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B0000046ZL
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,796 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

SACD hybrid release of the 'Verve 60th Anniversary Supreme Sound Edition' series. DSD digitally remastered by Seigen Ono. Center label of the original LP faithfully reproduced on the CD. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not "commercial" at all !, June 11, 2000

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"governo" (Rio de Janeiro, Brasil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Dreamin (Audio CD)

Several years ago, I have acquired the long playing record with the music of California Dreamin', and since then I've been hearing about it being a "commercial" recording ! All I can say is that an album with Don Sebesky arrangements and a bonus extra of Herbie Hancock piano sound could not be labelled as "commercial". The music is so beautiful and played with so much taste that at the end of listening to it one may want to start it all over again. I strongly recommend this CD for people that like the beauty of fine quality music.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Charming 60's Musical Bouquet, August 3, 2005

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Marc Flanagan "Reading Through Lunch" (Santa Monica, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Dreamin (Audio CD)

I have a sentimental attachment to this recording by Wes Montgomery. I bought the LP when it came out in 1965 or 66, everytime I play it, it takes me back to that era of recording. It is heavily orchestrated by Don Sebesky, but it does not obscure the unique sound produced by Montomery. I Love his rendition of "Sunny" and "California Dreaming". Beautiful music, and one of his last albums before his untimely death in 1968. You can't go wrong with Wes.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Owning, February 8, 2004

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Bruce - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Dreamin (Audio CD)

Although I agree that this album is on the commercial side, it's still a fantastic recording, with great arrangements and spectacular soloing by Wes. Yes it's ultra clean, but also very cool. In particular the guitar solo he lays down on the track "Sun Down" still amazes me--after listening to it for 30 years.