Verve Jazz Masters 14

Wes Montgomery, Verve Jazz Masters (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 19, 1994)
• Original Release Date: April 19, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B0000046RK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,991 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb introduction to a relatively overlooked master., March 16, 2001

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darragh o'donoghue - See all my reviews

This review is from: Verve Jazz Masters 14 (Audio CD)

This bargain collection is an excellent introduction to the work of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. it is not, however, a CD for purists. Montgomery is not afraid of pop, of lush strings, of Burt Bacharach covers, of the kind of Big Band kitsch you'd find in the 'Sound Gallery'. Neither am I, and there are some marvellous things here: the melodic breeze of 'Goin' out of my mind'; the aching melancholy of 'My one and only love'; the sublime theme and variations of 'What the world needs now'; the rigorous jam of 'No blues'; the 60s spy film-like excess of 'Caravan'. Like the Hemingway hero, whatever style is offered as musical backdrop, Montgomery's guitar exists in a mellow world of its own, exuding grace under pressure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful music, October 17, 2001

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G. Sawaged - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verve Jazz Masters 14 (Audio CD)

This compilation covers Montgomery's Verve years, 1964 to 1966. It's a great place to start for people wanting to discover Wes's music and his different styles. Included here, are not only some great jazz pieces like Coltrane's "Impressions" and Miles Davis' "No Blues", but also pop standards complete with a string orchestra, such as "Goin' out of my head" and "Oh! You crazy moon". Anyone who enjoys jazz guitar will love this album.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, May 10, 2011

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This review is from: Verve Jazz Masters 14 (Audio CD)

I ordered this CD for a gift, and I have the same CD, the music is awesome, and is timeless for its appeal to all generations. It is great music for everyone. Wes Montgomery was one of the best.