. It's a substantial showcase for his noted compositions

Wes Montgomery, born in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1923, was one of the most renowned guitarists in post-war modern jazz, using an unusual technique of using his thumb to pick the notes rather than a plectrum, and making extensive use of octaves. Himself a disciple of Charlie Christian, he started playing in Indianapolis clubs in post-war years, joining Lionel Hampton's band in 1948 and building a reputation with Hampton and various other bands during the 1950s, both 'live' and in the studio. The albums featured here were among his first as a leader. This 38-track 3-CD collection comprises the tracks from the original releases of his albums on Riverside from these years 'The Wes Montgomery Trio - A Dynamic New Sound', 'The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery', 'Movin' Along', 'SO Much Guitar!' and 'Full House'. It includes performances across the various trios, quartets and quintets featured on the recordings with pianists Tommy Flanagan, Victor Feldman, Hank Jones & Wynton Kelly, bassists Percy Heath, Sam Jones, Ron Carter & Paul Chambers, drummers Paul Parker, Albert Heath, Louis Hayes, Lex Humphries & Jimmy Cobb, tenor saxophonists James Clay and Johnny Griffin and organist Melvin Rhyne. It's a substantial showcase for his noted compositions and his highly distinctive guitar artistry and technique.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

• 'Round Midnight
• Yesterdays
• The End Of A Love Affair
• Whisper Not
• Ecaroh
• Satin Doll
• Missile Blues
• Too Late Now
• Jingles
• Airegin
• D-Natural Blues
• Polka Dots And Moonbeams
• Four On Six
• West Coast Blues

Disc 2:

• In Your Own Sweet Way
• Mister Walker
• Gone With The Wind
• Movin' Along
• Tune Up
• I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance
• Sandu
• Body And Soul
• So Do It!
• Says You
• Twisted Blues
• Cotton Tail
• I Wish I Knew

Disc 3:

• I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So
• Repetition
• Somethin' Like Bags
• While We're Young
• One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
• Full House
• I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
• Blue 'N' Boogie
• Cariba
• Come Rain or Come Shine
• S.O.S

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 210 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 08/07/26

UPC: 824046918729