The ten cuts that make up this "best of" CD are simply the best of guitarist Wes Montgomery's tenure with the Pacific Jazz label in 1957 and '58, before leaving the label to sign with Riverside. These tracks are significant in that they feature Montgomery's already developed voice as a soloist... [+] Expand

The ten cuts that make up this "best of" CD are simply the best of guitarist Wes Montgomery's tenure with the Pacific Jazz label in 1957 and '58, before leaving the label to sign with Riverside. These tracks are significant in that they feature Montgomery's already developed voice as a soloist and as a composer. Along with his brothers, Monk and Buddy, Montgomery adds to the small group saxophonist Harold Land on about half these cuts (from the album Far Wes), and trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (from the disc Fingerpickin') along with drummer Louis Hayes and a couple of pieces from Kismet. Collectors and hardcore fans will have everything here as it has all been released in various incarnations before, and those coming to Montgomery for the first time should look into the Riverside, Milestone, and Verve recordings first. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide [-] Collapse

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