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The legendary guitarist's date with the Wynton Kelly Trio is now enhanced with five bonus tracks!
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Forget "The Incredible". This is Wes's masterwork, performed live with a band finally up to his genius. Despite all the praise he got as a player, I think this album makes the argument that he's STILL under-appreciated. His solo on "Blue N' Boogie" is as fine a piece of spontaneous composition as exists. If you like jazz guitar, if you like jazz... hell, if you like music, don't wait another second. Get it.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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That's how many stars this incredible Live recording rates. There are so many special moments, musically, to treasure here that it's hard to know where to start. Wes' treatment of "I've Grown Accostomed To Her Face" is a solo showcase for his genius for musical dynamics - the way he thumb-strums the melody; the way he pauses and 'slurs down' on the two "words", referencing the lyrics; the way he intro's (and 'out-ros') in a different key...the next moment that comes to mind is in "Blue 'N Boogie". Wes gets off some machine gun licks, then hands it off to Wynton, Paul, and Jimmy. Listen to how Jimmy Cobb shifts the dynamic of the beat at the start of Wynton's third verse, bumping the off-beat and rim-clicking the 2/4 - literally creating a new level for Wynton to go to (which he does, with a Red Garland-esque block chord ending). The most amazing thing of all is that this is all a prelude to Johnnie Griffin's solo, followed by all around 'trading fours' to the end. It's a clinic in dynamics, group-style. On the next track, "Cariba", Wes gives a clinic on how to build, chorus after chorus, upon each previous statement. I think it may be one of his best solos of the night. Every track could be broken down into these kind of moments (I'll spare you...), but the point is that this band - specifically Wes with the Wynton Kelly trio, as Johnny Griffin is sweet icing on that cake, was one of the tightest, most dynamic jazz units to ever grace a stage. What a moment in Time that night must have been. What a CD this is.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I love guitar jazz. Real guitar jazz, not the watered down sap they play on 'smooth jazz' radio or the avantgarde dreck intellectuals play at their dinner parties. The category is chock full with wonderful players, both living and dead; alas, Wes is no longer with us, but his influence is all over the place. He was a great technician but also a brilliant interpreter who could achieve gorgeous tone, and sometimes slipping into schmaltzy pop modes. None of that on this disc, sparkling and freshly-remastered, that showcases Wes at the absolute top of his game...and of the guitar jazz heap.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
All time Great.
The all time great record of an all time great line up for the all time great guitarist. A must have for anybody even remotely attracted to Jazz or guitar.
Published 2 months ago by H. Charton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wes the Master
Live jazz performances rarely get better than this. In a small club venue, Wes and company shine with soulful, melodic playing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Fernandes
5.0 out of 5 stars
FULL HOUSE.
ONE OF THE GREATEST JAZZ GUITARISTS EVER, PLAYS SO MANY FANTASTIC SONGS HERE. THIS IS A MUST RECORD FOR GUITAR ENTHUSIASTS AND JAZZ FANS. GOOD OLD AMAZON
Published 9 months ago by Steve B. Hyde
5.0 out of 5 stars
Satisfaction Guaranteed
This is a review of the 1987 release from Riverside/Original Jazz Classics. I have not heard the 2007 version from Riverside which features bonus tracks. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Max-Factor
5.0 out of 5 stars
CRIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is no question about the fact that Wes Montgomery is the GREATEST GUITARIST THAT EVER LIVED...
There, I said it. In ANY genre. Will probably never be surpassed. Read more
There, I said it. In ANY genre. Will probably never be surpassed. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Xango 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wes Montgomery at his best
I'm a jazz guitarist and huge Wes Montgomery fan. This album is a real gem. We read that Wes never felt comfortable in the recording studio, but always let it hang out in live... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dave Lincoln
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Plain Great Jazz Guitar
From a musician's standpoint, Wes is the freakin man! This cd is a great example of what Wes Montgomery can do. Read more
Published on October 1, 2010 by Curtis Harned
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better Than "Smokin' at the Half Note"!
"Smokin at the Half Note" is usually touted as Wes' best recorded work and understandably so. However, in my opinion, "Full House" makes for a much better record. Read more
Published on June 2, 2010 by C. Denny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best jazz guitar live album I've ever heard!
Recorded in 1962 and being digitally remastered, this live album still stands today, and how! Being a guitar player myself and loving the music of the new generation of players... Read more
Published on October 28, 2009 by Veerle Anthonis
5.0 out of 5 stars
WINGO
Well cats this is it. This is the Wes you want. Swinging, hip, and utterly musical. Solo on Cariba take 2 is one of those magic solos that is just transcendent.
Published on August 12, 2009 by Hepcat
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