THE WYNTON KELLY TRIO AND WES MONTGOMERY - SMOKIN' AT THE HALF NOTE (LP)

The Wynton Kelly Trio And Wes Montgomery Smokin' At The Half Note on LP

One of the greatest '60s recordings from the Wynton Kelly Trio thanks to some wonderful guest work from guitarist Wes Montgomery! Montgomery's working here in a gusty, rootsy style that recalls his best soul jazz sides from the earlier years and which have a feel that's quite different than his later, more largely-arranged work for Verve. The Kelly Trio is in perfect form with Wynton's heavy left hand leading the group on the piano, and superb rhythm backing from the team of Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb. Tracks are longish, with some nice solos including the 13 minute original "No Blues," plus "If You Could See Me Now," "Unit 7," "Four On Six" and "What's New."

The Wynton Kelly Trio And Wes Montgomery Smokin' At The Half Note Track Listing:

1. No Blues   
2. If You Could See Me Now 
3. Unit 7   
4. Four On Six 
5. What's New?