Far Wes
# Far Wes

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 | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

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

## Track listing

* "Far Wes" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:51
* "Leila" (Montgomery) – 3:28
* "Old Folks" (Willard Robison, Dedette Hill) – 6:35
* "Wes' Tune" (Montgomery) – 4:08
* "Hymn for Carl" (Harold Land) – 4:33
* "Montgomeryland Funk" (Montgomery) – 4:00
* "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb) – 4:22
* "Monk's Shop" (Montgomery) – 3:54
* "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 4:50
* "Falling in Love with Love" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:13
* "Renie" (Montgomery) – 3:31

## Original release track listing

* Monk's Shop - 3:58
* Summertime - 4:53
* Falling in Love - 6:16
* Renie - 3:33
* Far Wes - 5:55
* Leila - 3:30
* Old Folks - 6:38
* 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)

