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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent introduction to the delights of Wes Montgomery, taking in the Creed Taylor Verve years, when he went from obscure jazz critics' favourite to easy listening pop star.
Too often in this period, Wes's guitar playing, virtuosic, but quiet and emotional, was smothered in jarring orchestral backings which in retrospect seem the antithesis of 'easy'. Luckily, on this CD, the emphasis is on the guitar, with orchestration used as effective punctuation, rather than an end in itself. Sometimes, as in a dazzling 'Round Midnight', a contest is fought between the two, to the excitement of the listener.
Montgomery's sheer veratility is displayed here, his flair for catchy pop songs and ballads, his adaptation of pop standards (including Roger Miller's 'King of the road'), ladiback , mellow workouts, and more pseud-friendly jazz jams. A track like 'People' is exemplary, its melody and melancholy serenly emanating from a sweet singing guitar unruffled by many complex tempo changes.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Gilly Bean
Format:Audio CD
This cd was my very first introduction to Wes Montgomery. I had heard the name many times of course, but to my knowledge had never heard him play before. And I must say, that after listening to this album, I wish that I had heard him. He is truly a jazz guitar genius, and I will most certainly buy more of his work. There is a great blend of songs on this album...from "Impressions" by John Coltrane and "Round Midnight", a Monk tune, to lighter pop fare like "Matchmaker. Matchmaker" and "King of the Road". Each and every track is great, and I highly recommend this album to anyone who wishes to get acquainted with this guitar legend. The booklet includes an essay on Wes, by George Benson, who also selected the songs on this album.
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By Mark
Format:Audio CD
George Benson selected these songs and he is well qualified to do so.
A number of them reflect the 'bosa nova' work that Benson himself produced for a time (see his albums "The George Benson Cookbook" and "The Shape of Things to Come").
Very nice fare from top to bottom, with a number of classic works played out on the guitar with great flair.
A recommended introduction to the artist.
A number of them reflect the 'bosa nova' work that Benson himself produced for a time (see his albums "The George Benson Cookbook" and "The Shape of Things to Come").
Very nice fare from top to bottom, with a number of classic works played out on the guitar with great flair.
A recommended introduction to the artist.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good collection
This CD isn't quite as good as "Finest Hour", but the bar is set extremely high with that comparison. Read more
Published on July 4, 2007 by Phil Kasiecki
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible
This is an incredibloe album. It is full of great, timeless songs. Two of the best are "Caravan" and "People". This CD is a must have for ANYONE'S collection
Published on July 6, 2000
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