Wes Montgomery, Billy Taylor (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Billy Taylor (p), Ben Tucker (b), Grady Tate (d)

Wes Montgomery (g) on a-g.

Navy Swings transcriptions. The recording date could be November 1963.

Track d is mistakenly listed as “A Bientot” on many issues.

Tracks f and g suffer from very strange or unprofessional editing. On f, Montgomery plays three A sections in a row and only 4 bars of the bridge.

Billy Taylor, Joe Williams (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Billy Taylor (p), Ben Tucker (b), Grady Tate (d), Joe Williams (v)

Navy Swings transcriptions. Joe Williams is the only soloist. Wes Montgomery and Billy Taylor provide accompaniment and obbligati but do not solo. These tracks may have been recorded at the previous session.

The recording date could be November 1963.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Others Unknown (var)

The limited information shown is found in the Ruppli Verve discography.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Snooky Young (t), Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Quentin Jackson, Chauncey Welsch (tb), Don Butterfield, Harvey Phillips (tu), Wes Montgomery (g), Bobby Scott (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Grady Tate (d), Willie Bobo (cng), Johnny Pate (con)

Willie Bobo (cng) on d.

The Ruppli Verve Discography and the liner notes to Verve V/V6 8610 indicate this session was recorded on November 11, 1964 and that “Theodora” was also recorded on this date. The information shown comes from the CD reissue Verve 314 521 433-2.

It is not known which of the two tubists performed on each session or if they perform together.

Wes Montgomery is the only soloist on all tracks.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Snooky Young (t), Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Quentin Jackson, Chauncey Welsch (tb), Don Butterfield, Harvey Phillips (tu), Wes Montgomery (g), Bobby Scott (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Grady Tate (d), Willie Bobo (per, cng), Johnny Pate (con)

Willie Bobo (per) on b-c, (cng) on b-c, f.

The Ruppli Verve Discography and the liner notes to Verve V/V6 8610 indicate this session was recorded on November 16, 1964 and that “Theodora” was recorded on November 11, 1964. The information shown comes from the CD reissue Verve 314 521 433-2.

It is not known which of the two tubists performed on each session or if they perform together.

Wes Montgomery is the only soloist on all tracks.

“Movin’ Wes, Part 1” is a blues but Part 2 is not. They are two independent pieces sharing the same title

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Harold Mabern (p), Arthur Harper (b), Jimmy Lovelace (d)

Boris Rose recording of a WABC-FM broadcast. One source indicates these tracks were recorded on February 12, 1965 which seems unlikely since on that date, Montgomery appeared at The Half Note with a different accompanying trio. The same source indicates the existence of the unissued title.

Track e has not been auditioned.

Timings for the issued tracks shown include applause.

No label is indicated on the jacket or disc of the LP titled Stretching Out Live in ’65. The disc labels show J100 which is presumably a catalog number. Discogs.com indicates the LP is a Canadian issue.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Harold Mabern (p), Arthur Harper (b), Jimmy Lovelace (d)

Not auditioned. Information on this live appearance is found here.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Harold Mabern (p), Arthur Harper (b), Jimmy Lovelace (d)

“Jazz 625” television show. The existence of a recording of the unissued tracks h-m is mentioned here.

The timings shown do not include announcements or applause.

The announcer is Humphrey Lyttelton. The producer is Terry Heneberry.

Here is the complete video (tracks a-g):

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Johnny Griffin (ts), Wes Montgomery (g), Harold Mabern (p), Arthur Harper (b), Jimmy Lovelace (d)

i, j performed as medley.

Johnny Griffin (ts) on g-j.

On track j, Montgomery announces the band members. Except for track j, timings shown do not include announcements or applause.

The titles are incorrect on some issues:
“Twisted Blues” = “Wes’ Rhythm”
“Jingles” = “Mister Walker”
“The Girl Next Door” = “To Django”
“To Wane = “To When”

Wes Montgomery, Clark Terry (ldr), Clark Terry (t, fh), Wes Montgomery (g), Pim Jacobs (p), Ruud Jacobs (b), Han Bennink (d)

I am not absolutely sure when Terry is playing trumpet and when he is playing flugelhorn.

Track d is called “Wes Got Rhythm” on the Lone Hill CD and “Rhythm-A-Ning” on other issues.

Wes Montgomery, Clark Terry (ldr), Clark Terry (t, fh), Wes Montgomery (g), Rob Franken (p), Ruud Jacobs (b), Edgar Bateman (d)

This track may be part of the previous session.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Pim Jacobs (p), Ruud Jacobs (b), Han Bennink (d)

This is a very informal session filmed in a studio with no audience present. The timings shown only represent musical content. There is much dialog during the video.

Track a has no line and is simply improvisations on the blues in the key of F-major. It is listed as “I Love Blues.” Track b begins at the bridge. On track c, Montgomery explains the chords of the tune to Pim Jacobs. Track d is an incomplete initial attempt at a slow tempo. Tracks c and d are listed as a single entity entitled “‘Love Affair’ Rehearsal.”

Discogs.com indicates these performances were filmed on April 28, 1965 in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, but on that date, Montgomery was in Germany.

These performances can be viewed on YouTube:

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Harold Mabern (p), Arthur Harper (b), Jimmy Lovelace (d)

“Jazz Prisma” television show (VRT).

Track a can be viewed here:

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Stan Tracey (p), Rick Laird (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d)

Track b is called “Wes’ Easy Blues.” The timings shown do not include applause or announcements.

According to this source, tracks c-l were recorded at this appearance and preserved on a private tape.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Stan Tracey (p), Rick Laird (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d)

Stan Tracey (p) on b-i; Rick Laird (b) on b-i; Ronnie Stephenson (d) on b-i.

Track a is listed as “Solo Ballad in A-major.” The timing shown does not include applause or announcements.

According to this source, tracks b-i were recorded at this appearance and preserved on a private tape.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Stan Tracey (p), Rick Laird (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d)

According to this source, these tracks were recorded at this appearance and preserved on a private tape. Not auditioned.

Ronnie Ross (ldr), Hans Koller (as), Johnny Griffin, Ronnie Scott (ts), Ronnie Ross (bar), Wes Montgomery (g), Martial Solal (p), Michel Gaudry (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d)

Hans Koller (as) on a, d-e; Johnny Griffin (ts) on a, c-e; Ronnie Scott (ts) on a, d-e; Ronnie Ross (bar) on a, d-e; Wes Montgomery (g) on a, c-e.

This is a rehearsal for the concert on April 30, 1965 (see next session) that was filmed. The timings shown reflect music only and do not include dialog among the musicians.

Jazz line D 78078 includes both an LP (1965-04-30) and Blu-ray (1965-04-28). King KKJ 1049 includes both a CD (1965-04-30) and Blu-ray (1965-04-28).

Hans Koller is incorrectly listed as playing tenor saxophone on the DVD. He is heard only on alto saxophone.

Track b is performed by the rhythm section only. Johnny Griffin is the only saxophonist on track c.

Harmonically, “Blue Grass” is similar but not identical to the standard “Fine and Dandy.”

These tracks can be viewed on YouTube:

Ronnie Ross (ldr), Hans Koller (as), Johnny Griffin, Ronnie Scott (ts), Ronnie Ross (bar), Wes Montgomery (g), Martial Solal (p), Michel Gaudry (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d)

Information comes from the NDR archives. The announcer is Hans Gertberg.

Track b is listed on the Philology CD as “Glass of Cool Wine.”

The timings shown do not include applause or announcements.

Most of the first chorus of track a is cut off on the Philology CD resulting in a track 4:44 in duration. The issued version of track q may be edited.

Jazz line D 78078 includes both an LP (1965-04-30) and Blu-ray (1965-04-28). King KKJ 1049 includes both a CD (1965-04-30) and Blu-ray (1965-04-28).

Koller is listed as playing tenor sax, but he plays only alto sax on the auditioned titles.

Octet: tracks a-b, f, q
Septet (Montgomery out): tracks d, h-j, n
Quintet: tracks g (as, bar, p, b, d); l (Griffin, g, p, b, d), o (Griffin, Scott, p, b, d)
Quartet (g, p, b, d): tracks c, k, p
Trio (p, b, d): tracks e, m

Tracks d, j, m-o have not yet been auditioned.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Stan Tracey (p), Rick Laird (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d)

According to this source, these tracks were recorded at this appearance and preserved on a private tape. Not auditioned.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Stan Tracey (p), Rick Laird (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d)

Track b is listed as “Broadway” but is really improvisation on the blues in E-flat major. Montgomery plays a phrase at the very beginning that is a quote of part of the melody of the standard.

According to this source, tracks f-h were recorded at this appearance and preserved on a private tape. These have not been auditioned.

Timings shown do not include applause or announcements.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Stan Tracey (p), Rick Laird (b), Jackie Dougan (d)

Stan Tracey (p) on a-d; Rick Laird (b) on a-d; Jackie Dougan (d) on a-d.

Track e is a guitar solo.

The producer is Reginald Collin. The announcers are David Mahlowe and Ronnie Scott.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Arnold Eidus, Lewis Eley, Paul Gershman, Louis Haber, Julius Held, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malignaggi, Gene Orloff, Sol Shapiro (vn), Harold Coletta, David Schwartz (vl), Charles McCracken, George Ricci (vc), Margaret Ross (hrp), Wes Montgomery (g), Roger Kellaway (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Grady Tate (d), Candido Camero de Guerra (bo, cng), Don Sebesky (con)

Candido Camero de Guerra (bo) on a, (cng) on a.

“Just Walkin’” is a blues with a bridge. Montgomery only solos on the 12-bar blues form. Track b is taken at a slightly slower tempo than track c.

The Lord and Ruppli Verve discographies indicate the recording date was March 16, 1965. The liner notes to the CD reissue Verve 314 539 062-2 indicate May 16, 1965. The master numbers suggest March but the personnel lean towards May. That reissue also indicates that the strings were recorded at a later, unspecified date.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Arnold Eidus, Lewis Eley, Paul Gershman, Louis Haber, Julius Held, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malignaggi, Gene Orloff, Sol Shapiro (vn), Harold Coletta, David Schwartz (vl), Charles McCracken, George Ricci (vc), Margaret Ross (hrp), Wes Montgomery (g), Roger Kellaway (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Grady Tate (d), Candido Camero de Guerra (bo, cng), Don Sebesky (con)

Strings and Candido are out on track a. Wes Montgomery is the only soloist on both tracks.

The liner notes to the 1997 CD reissue Verve 314 539 062-2 indicate that the strings were recorded at a later, unspecified date.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Arnold Eidus, Lewis Eley, Paul Gershman, Louis Haber, Julius Held, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malignaggi, Gene Orloff, Sol Shapiro (vn), Harold Coletta, David Schwartz (vl), Charles McCracken, George Ricci (vc), Margaret Ross (hrp), Wes Montgomery (g), Roger Kellaway (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Helcio Milito (d), Candido Camero de Guerra (bo, cng), Don Sebesky (con)

Candido Camero de Guerra (bo) on a, (cng) on a.

Wes Montgomery is the only soloist on both tracks.

The liner notes to the 1997 CD reissue Verve 314 539 062-2 indicate that the strings were recorded at a later, unspecified date.

Wes Montgomery (ldr), Arnold Eidus, Lewis Eley, Paul Gershman, Louis Haber, Julius Held, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malignaggi, Gene Orloff, Sol Shapiro (vn), Harold Coletta, David Schwartz (vl), Charles McCracken, George Ricci (vc), Margaret Ross (hrp), Wes Montgomery (g), Roger Kellaway (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), Grady Tate (d), Candido Camero de Guerra (bo, cng), Don Sebesky (con)

Roger Kellaway (p) on b-c; Grady Tate (d) on b-c; Candido Camero de Guerra (bo) on b, (cng) on b.

Wes Montgomery is the only soloist on all three tracks.

The liner notes to the 1997 CD reissue Verve 314 539 062-2 indicate that the strings were recorded at a later, unspecified date.

Edited versions of track b (Part 1, Part 2) are found on some issues.

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

This source gives a recording date of June 25, 1965.

Tracks c and d are the same performance edited differently. Both are incomplete with rather crude edits. Track d includes Alan Grant’s announcement and sign off.

On tracks a and b, unidentified woodwinds and brass recorded at a later date, are dubbed in on some issues (probably those titled Willow Weep for Me - all issues have not been auditioned). Hip-O CD B0015613-02 includes both the overdubbed and original versions. Also on these tracks, Montgomery employs an artificial vibrato effect.

Some issues contain a longer (9:08) version of “Willow Weep for Me” which includes Alan Grant’s announcements and dialog with Montgomery but is otherwise identical to the 7:45 version and contains no overdubs.

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

On track a, unidentified woodwinds and brass recorded at a later date, are dubbed in on some issues (probably those titled Willow Weep for Me - all issues have not been auditioned). Hip-O CD B0015613-02 includes both the overdubbed and original versions.

Montgomery employs an artificial vibrato effect on track a.

The issued track b has an obvious edit at the end of Kelly’s solo and omits Alan Grant’s sign off. It fades out during the final theme statement and also omits Montgomery’s coda vamp. The “complete” version (thanks to Oliver Dunskus) is 8:39 in duration and includes the sign off and part of Montgomery’s coda vamp (18 bars to fadeout).

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

On track a, unidentified woodwinds and brass recorded at a later date, are dubbed in on some issues (probably those titled Willow Weep for Me - all issues have not been auditioned). Hip-O CD B0015613-02 includes both the overdubbed and original versions.

According to this source, track c has been preserved on a private tape.

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

The Jazz On Jazz CD indicates the recording date is February 12 or 19, 1965 which seems unlikely since at that earlier point, Montgomery’s quartet included Harold Mabern (p), Arthur Harper (b) and Jimmy Lovelace (d). The recording date shown comes from here.

Piano is virtually inaudible on tracks a and b.

These are live broadcasts from Alan Grant’s “Portraits in Jazz” radio show on WABC-FM.

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Ron Carter (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

These tracks were broadcast on the “Portraits in Jazz” radio show (WABC-FM) hosted by Alan Grant.

Track b is largely an unaccompanied guitar solo with the trio joining in on the final chord.

The Jazz On Jazz CD indicates the recording date is February 12 or 19, 1965 which seems unlikely since at that earlier point, Montgomery’s quartet included Harold Mabern (p), Arthur Harper (b) and Jimmy Lovelace (d). The recording date shown comes from here.

Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery (ldr), Wes Montgomery (g), Wynton Kelly (p), Larry Ridley (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

Wynton Kelly (p) on c.