Far Wes

Far Wes
Studio album by Wes Montgomery
Released	1990
Recorded	1958
Genre	Jazz
Length	51:25 (Reissue)
Label	Pacific Jazz

Far Wes is a reissue of Montgomeryland, a 1958 album by the American jazz group the Montgomery Brothers, including guitarist Wes Montgomery.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

In his AllMusic review, music critic Scott Yanow called Far Wes a "historical album" and wrote Montgomery's "sound was already quite recognizable."

Track listing

1. "Far Wes" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:51
2. "Leila" (Montgomery) – 3:28
3. "Old Folks" (Willard Robison, Dedette Hill) – 6:35
4. "Wes' Tune" (Montgomery) – 4:08
5. "Hymn for Carl" (Harold Land) – 4:33
6. "Montgomeryland Funk" (Montgomery) – 4:00
7. "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb) – 4:22
8. "Monk's Shop" (Montgomery) – 3:54
9. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 4:50
10. "Falling in Love with Love" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:13
11. "Renie" (Montgomery) – 3:31

Original release track listing

1. Monk's Shop - 3:58
2. Summertime - 4:53
3. Falling in Love - 6:16
4. Renie - 3:33
5. Far Wes - 5:55
6. Leila - 3:30
7. Old Folks - 6:38
8. Wes' Tune - 4:11

Personnel

• Wes Montgomery – guitar
• Pony Poindexter – alto saxophone (tracks 8–11)
• Harold Land – tenor saxophone (tracks 1–7)
• Buddy Montgomery – piano
• Monk Montgomery – electric bass
• Tony Bazley – drums (tracks 1–7)
• Louis Hayes – drums (tracks 8–11)

Releases

Light Music Club PLP-804 (original release)

References