Movin' Wes

by Wes Montgomery

Movin' Wes cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1965
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:21
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as his debut release for Verve Records, 'Movin' Wes' dramatically expands Wes Montgomery's sound by backing his fluid guitar lines with a punchy, aggressive brass section arranged by Johnny Pate. The album balances hard-swinging big band charts with subtle Latin and soul-jazz rhythms, ensuring his technical brilliance remains central to the mix. It was a massive commercial success that broadened his audience significantly.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, improvisation

Tracklist

  1. Caravan (2:36)
  2. People (4:20)
  3. Movin' Wes - Pt. 1 (3:29)
  4. Moca Flor (3:10)
  5. Matchmaker, Matchmaker (2:50)
  6. Movin' Wes - Pt. 2 (2:52)
  7. Senza Fine (The Phoenix Love Theme) (3:25)
  8. Theodora (3:55)
  9. In And Out (2:51)
  10. Born To Be Blue (3:37)
  11. West Coast Blues (3:12)

Credits

  • Wes Montgomery - primary artist, leader, guitar, written-by
  • Johnny Pate - arranged by, conductor [conducted by]
  • Bob Cranshaw - bass
  • Grady Tate - drums
  • Willie Bobo - percussion
  • Bobby Scott - piano
  • Chauncey Welsch - trombone
  • Jimmy Cleveland - trombone

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