CD, стоящие на полке рядом : Jazz (Guitar)      

2 LP on 1 CD

## 1 - 11 - Bumpin' 1965 Verve (4.5*)

Taking the listener on a smoother, rather than bumpier, ride down the moonlight highway of jazz is Wes Montgomery, a chief architect of the world's guitar virtuoso scene. Not only is his brilliant command of the six-string present here, so is the vivid color tones of notes and blue notes played between. Backed up by a hauntingly beautiful and mesmerizing orchestra conducted and arranged by Don Sebesky, the music almost lifts the listener off his feet into a dreamy, water-like landscape. The atmosphere is serene and enchanting, such as a romantic evening for two under starlight, and certainly a romantic eve merits the accompaniment of this record. The sounds are soft, smooth, and silky, and Montgomery addresses full leadership of his graceful melodic style, fronting close to 20 members of a orchestra perhaps best described resonant and sweeping. So too are the sweeping note flows of Montgomery's guitar, and his surprising fluidness towards the art of comping, a necessary trait of the jazz guitar virtuoso. Even the unforgettable Jim Hall can be tickled and intrigued through a listen of these influential records, as for all amateur and professional guitar musicians. "A Quiet Thing" is perhaps the most somber, peaceful, and smooth piece on the record, demonstrating Montgomery's love of quiet, and how much the idea of not playing at all brings music to the listeners. The charming sounds of orchestral violas, violins, cellos, and harp are sent ablaze to create a pleasant atmosphere, either for a quick morning get up, get ready for work, or evening dining setting. "Here's That Rainy Day" is an up-tempo bossa nova tune that resonates with Montgomery's enticing chordal changes and blissful phrasing, not to mention the blend of harp and strings lays the groundwork for a perfect rainy day inside, with drops pattering at the windows and fires aglow. The recording engineer did a wonderful job with this album. The sound quality is clear and lush, and, overall, this collection of mid-'60s cool jazz is a delight to listen too, once and again.

— Shawn M. Haney (www.allmusic.com)

Roger Kellaway - Piano

Grady Tate - Drums

Bob Cranshaw - Bass

Candido Camero - Bongos, Conga

Harold Coletta - Viola

Arnold Eidus - Violin

Lewis Eley - Violin

Paul Gershman - Violin

Louis Haber - Violin

Harry Lookofsky - Violin

Julius Held - Violin

Joseph Malignaggi - Violin

Charles McCracken - Cello

Helcio Milito - Drums

Gene Orloff - Violin

George Ricci - Violin, Cello

Margaret Ross - Harp

David Schwartz - Viola

Sol Shapiro - Violin

## 11 - 11 - California Dreaming 1968 Verve (2*)

Wes Montgomery's last album for Verve (other than an exciting collaboration with Jimmy Smith) is a so-so orchestral album featuring arrangements by Don Sebesky. The material (which includes "Sunny" and "California Dreaming") is strictly pop fluff of the era and the great guitarist has little opportunity to do much other than state the melody in his trademark octaves. This record was perfect for AM radio of the period.

— Scott Yanow (www.allmusic.com)

Ray Barretto - Percussion

Richard Davis - Bass

Herbie Hancock - Piano

Bucky Pizzarelli - Guitar

Grady Tate - Percussion

Bill Watrous - Trombone

Mel Davis - Trumpet

Johnny Messner - Trombone

Stan Webb - Clarinet, Horn, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone)

Wayne Andre - Trombone

Raymond Beckenstein - Flute, Sax (Alto)

James Buffington - French Horn

Don Butterfield - Tuba

Al Casamenti - Guitar

Don Sebesky - Conductor

Bernie Glow - Trumpet

Jimmy Nottingham - Trumpet

Stanley Webb - Clarinet, Horn, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone)

Al Casementi - Guitar