Far Wes contains some of guitarist
Wes Montgomery's first recordings; in fact, only three small-group songs pre-date these performances. The then-obscure guitarist is heard in two different quintets, both of which include his brothers
Buddy (on piano) and
Monk (playing electric bass). The earlier set has
Harold Land's tenor as a lead voice, while altoist
Pony Poindexter takes his place on the later date,
Wes' sound was already quite recognizable and he contributed six originals that alternate with
Harold Land's "Hymn for Carl" and four standards. ~ Scott Yanow