Portrait of Wes

by Wes Montgomery Trio

Portrait of Wes cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: March 1966
  • Label: Riverside
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 47:51
  • Community rating: 3.57/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Mel Rhyne, Wes Montgomery, George Brown

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Drawn from his celebrated earlier sessions with organist Melvin Rhyne, 'Portrait of Wes' was released by Riverside after the guitarist had already moved to Verve. The collection showcases his masterful, fluid hard bop phrasing in an intimate trio setting, highlighting the foundational octave techniques that defined his legacy.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Freddie Freeloader (5:14)
  2. Lolita (6:33)
  3. Blues Riff (6:16)
  4. Blues Riff - Take 8 (8:12)
  5. Dangerous (6:59)
  6. Yesterday's Child (4:12)
  7. Moanin' - Take 10 / Alternate (5:46)
  8. Moanin' - Take 7 (4:35)

Credits

  • The Wes Montgomery Trio - primary artist
  • George Brown - drums
  • Wes Montgomery - guitar, written-by
  • Paul Cady - lacquer cut by
  • Mel Rhyne - organ
  • Carl Grassini - painting [cover]
  • Miles Davis - written-by
  • Barry Harris - written-by

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