Movin' Wes [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Wes Montgomery

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 1997)
• Original Release Date: November 11, 1964
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B0000047D2
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,047 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nothing short of brilliant, February 27, 2005

By	Stalwart Kreinblaster "SK2008" (Xanadu) - See all my reviews

This album contains some fine understated guitar work from Wes - He doesn't get the long extended solos of some of his more traditional jazz albums - nevertheless, one gets a magnified look at his approach as he sounds very relaxed against the Creed Taylor arrangements. Wes has the distinction of being one of the few instrumentalists who aren't ruined by this more commercial setting - Charlie Parker is one of the other immortals who strangeley benefitted from orchestration. I am blown away by Wes' octave and chordal work on this as well as some single line play on 'Caravan'. He is the envy of all guitarists!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good album by the immortal Wes Montgomery, September 29, 2000

By	historyone (Republic of Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This is a good CD by the late Wes Montgomery. I fully expected it not to be his signature guitar Jazz that he had become famous for, so I was not dissapointed. The titles of the songs on this CD are "Pop" originated and so I knew this wouldn't be purely jazz. However, I was happily suprized by Wes Montgomery's renditions of the songs from "People" to "Born to Be Blue" are suprizingly well done. No, they may not be enjoyed by Jazz purists but as with all Wes Montgomery's work, they are enjoyable to listen to, and his renditions have great improvisation that is backed nicely with a small orchestra. All fans of Wes Montgomery will not be dissapointed with this CD, which was remastered very nicely. Recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of jazz's greatest guitarists with orchestral backing, June 18, 2000

By	Frank Gi (NJ United States) - See all my reviews

Lets face it. Wes was one unique guitarist/musician, maybe even a genius. On this venture he is featured with some wonderful brass backing creating a colorful palette of sound. His blistering solo in "Caravan", to the subtle chord melody of "People", and the fantastic interpretation of "West Coast Blues",this album provides some interesting and creative outlets. Sure people will argue and suggest his straight ahead jazz records, but this album has a special atmosphere to it. It was recorded well, has great moments on every track,and even has great packaging to.( I love the venetian cutaway Gibson L-5 he is carrying on the cover!) I recommend this to seasoned Wes fans, and for new fans as well.