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Wes Montgomery - Groove Yard
Original Release Date: January 3, 1961
Audio CD: March 10, 1994
Label: Ojc
Bitrate: 320 kbps

Wes Montgomery was reunited with his brothers Monk and Buddy on this 1961 Riverside session, which also features drummer Bobby Thomas. The guitarist and his brothers are in great form throughout the session in spite of the less-than-ideal piano provided. According to producer Orrin Keepnews, Buddy Montgomery originally intended to split his time on the date between vibes and piano, but the failure of the motor on the former instrument caused him to spend most of his time at the keyboard. The highlight of the evening in the studio is a foot-tapping version of Carl Perkins' "Groove Yard," followed closely by a wild ride through Harold Land's "Delirium." The leader contributed the soulful hard bop work "Doujie." The pianist wrote the driving "Just for Now" and the easygoing blues "Back to Bock." The contents of this CD reissue, all of which are present within the 12-CD set The Complete Riverside Recordings, unfortunately doesn't include several valuable alternate takes later added to the boxed set. Like most of Wes Montgomery's Riverside recordings, this release is an essential part of his discography and is highly recommended. ~ AMG

What's not to love?;
The jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery has a very distinctive sound. Because he used his thumb instead of a pick the sound is much more mellow than sharp. It's also a familiar sound because he went on greater popularity in more "popular" music later in the 60s. But this album is a classic from his earlier times, and features his equally talented brothers Monk and Buddy in this jazz quartet.

This is really a great jazz album. The sometimes mellowness of the guitar is tempered by the other instruments, including a couple of nice drum solos, and the result is an upbeat yet relaxing sound. I have a hard time thinking of any negatives with this album. Instead, as a new listener of jazz music, this is a great addition to my small but growing library. ~ J. Green

Montgomery Brothers Band:
Wes Montgomery, guitar
Buddy Montgomery, vibes
Monk Montgomery, bass

Wes Montgomery - Groove Yard tracks:
01 Bock To Bock Back To Back 6:48
02 Groove Yard 3:05
03 If I Should Lose You 5:52
04 Delirium 3:41
05 Just For Now 5:00
06 Doujie 4:39
07 Heart Strings 4:38
08 Remember 5:37

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