by Scott Yanow
This is one of Wes Montgomery's greatest recordings, a classic that really ed the world about the talents of the guitarist. In a quartet with pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Albert Heath, Montgomery introduced his originals &West Coast Blues,& &Four on Six,& and &D-Natural Blues,& performed his &Mister Walker,& and stretched out on &Airegin,& the ballad &Polka Dots and Moonbeams,& &In Your Own Sweet Way,& and &Gone With the Wind.& All of the unique qualities of Montgomery's style are on display on this essential CD reissue, which is also available as part of his 12-CD Riverside boxed set.