Way Out Wes: Montgomeryland (1958)/ The Montgomery Brothers & Five Others

Twee van de vroegste albums van de jazzgitarist als dubbelaar. "Montgomeryland" is ook bekend onder de titel "Far Wes". Allmusic daarover: "Wes Montgomery was one of the great jazz guitarists, a natural extension of Charlie Christian, whose appealing use of octaves became influential and his trademark. This historical CD contains some of his first recordings; in fact only 3 small-group songs predate these. The then-obscure guitarist is heard in two different quintets, both of which include his brothers Buddy (on piano) and Monk (playing electric bass). The earlier set has Harold Land's tenor as a lead voice while altoist Pony Poindexter takes his place on the later date, Wes's sound was already quite recognizable and he contributes 6 originals which alternate with Harold Land's "Hymn for Carl" and 4 standards." (Scott Yanow) Op "The Montgomery Brother & Five Others", opgenomen in dezelfde tijd, spelen naast de 3 broers liefst 7 anderen, waaronder het toen 19-jarige trompettalent Freddie Hubbard.