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	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[2]

In his AllMusic review, music critic Scott Yanow called Far Wes a "historical album" and wrote Montgomery's "sound was already quite recognizable." ^[1]

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