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Plays Ballads

by Wes Montgomery

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Nathan Clevenger
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Nathan Clevenger DO NOT BUY THIS. We are currently 5 months past the alleged release date w no update and no response to messages & emails sent to the label. Extremely unfortunate edging into shady at this point.
eclectic1957
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eclectic1957 Currently I don't...purchased on pre-order due in Sept 23 - it is now mid Dec and no release. Contacted the seller 3 wks ago but have heard nothing. Getting frustrated at the lack of response.
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    releases September 11, 2023

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Body and Soul
3.
Easy Living
4.
Misty
5.
Prelude to a Kiss
6.
What's New
7.
I Should Care
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Six Bridges to Cross
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Ruby My Dear
10.
Darn That Dream
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What is There to Say
12.
Li'l Darlin
13.
Round Midnight

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In celebration of this year's Wes Montgomery’s centennial producers Zev Feldman and Richard Seidel have curated three themed digital compilations culled from Resonance Records' catalog of acclaimed archival Montgomery releases: The sets included are-Wes Montgomery Plays Ballads, Plays The Blues, and Plays The Great American Songbook.

The Ballads set features tracks from Echoes of Indiana Avenue (2011), In the Beginning (2014), One Night in Indy (2016), Smokin' in Seattle (2017) and Back on Indiana Avenue (2019).

Blues features tracks from Echoes of Indiana Avenue (2011), In the Beginning (2014), Smokin' in Seattle (2017) and Back on Indiana Avenue (2019).

The Great American Songbook features tracks from In the Beginning (2014), One Night in Indy (2016), and Back on Indiana Avenue (2019).

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releases September 11, 2023

Compiled by Zev Feldman and Richard Seidel
Cover photo by Duncan Schiedt

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Wes Montgomery Indianapolis, Indiana

“(Wes Montgomery) was the main man back then in the ’60s, so everybody knew about him. If you were a kid and wanted to learn about jazz guitar, he was at the top of the list.” -John Scofield

As demonstrated above, Montgomery inspired generations of jazz musicians, especially guitarists. Combining beautiful melodies with chordal fluidity, Wes' style is instantly recognizable.
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