Milt Jackson And Wes Montgomery - Bags Meets Wes
Release Date.: 06/29/2008
Store Date...: 03/15/2008
Source.......: CDDA
Packer.......: 0.38g
Style........: Jazz
Record Label.: Concord
Cat Nr.......:
Encoder......: Lame
Quality......: VBRkbps
01. s.k.j. 05:17
02. stablemates (take 4) 05:48
03. stairway to the stars (take 3) 03:40
04. blue roz 04:48
05. sam sack 06:06
06. jingles (take 9) 06:56
07. delilah (take 4) 06:13
08. stablemates (take 2) 05:17
09. stairway to the stars (take 2) 03:47
10. jingles (take 8) 06:53
11. delilah (take 3) 06:18
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61:03 min
85.75 mB
release notes
It's unfair to blame Wes Montgomery for the soulless work of those
who claim him as an influence; his trademark octave runs became a cash
cow for the smooth jazz associated with the piped-in music of doctor's
offices and grocery stores. In reality, Montgomery was a much
sought-after player by many; even Coltrane played with him for a time.
Montgomery gives the impression that playing the guitar requires no less
concentration than tying your shoes, fashioning a style admired (and
imitated) by many. Milt Jackson, an amateur guitarist himself, reportedly
leapt at the chance to play with him on this outing. Jackson seems to
enjoy escaping the restrictive confines of the systematic Modern Jazz
Quartet for some hard bop workouts, and the rhythm section is filled with
perfect choices to achieve this goal. Nothing is taken at a tempo that
would quicken the pulse, yet the metallic chime of the vibes is a perfect
foil for the snap of Montgomery's guitar. It's surprising, given the
title of the album, that the leaders are so generous with the spotlight,
giving the rhythm section ample solo space; it would have been nice to
hear Montgomery and Jackson really have a go at each other on some of
the more spirited numbers. Nevertheless, they turn in a finer version of
"Delilah" than Brown and Roach did, and "Stairway to the Stars" is simply
beautiful. It's not surprising that the mutual admiration provide an
outing that is such a great listen.
- Now Incl. 4 Bonus Tracks:
Stablemates (Take 2)
Stairway To The Stars (Take 2)
Jingles (Take 8)
Delilah (Take 3)
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