Wes Montgomery The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery 1960 Hard Bop Guitar Masterpiece -Rare Vinyl

(U.S. release) Riverside RLP 12-320 | Vinyl U.S. Mono Pressing

Tracklist

Side A Airegin 4:24 D-Natural Blues 5:18 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 4:38 Four on Six 6:10

Side B West Coast Blues 7:20 In Your Own Sweet Way 4:33 Mister Walker 4:28 Gone With the Wind 6:10

Cover Notes A landmark debut on Riverside, this 1960 session showcases Wes Montgomerys revolutionary thumb-picked technique and melodic sophistication. Backed by Tommy Flanagan (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and Albert Heath (drums), Montgomery delivers a blend of blues, ballads, and bop with effortless swing. The U.S. mono pressing features the iconic black-and-white cover photo and liner notes by Orrin Keepnews, highlighting Montgomerys rise as a defining voice in jazz guitar.

Additional Notes Riverside blue label with white text Recorded January 26 & 28, 1960 in New York City Original mono U.S. pressing with warm analog depth Includes full liner notes and artist photos on back cover

Condition 10 of 10

Jacket 8 – name on back cover – slight edge wear

Vinyl 9 hairline marks

Labels 10

Listing # R66