Far Wes

Far Wes is a reissue of Montgomeryland, a 1958 album by the American jazz group the Montgomery Brothers, including guitarist Wes Montgomery.

Reception
In his AllMusic review, music critic Scott Yanow called Far Wes a "historical album" and wrote Montgomery's "sound was already quite recognizable."

Track listing

 * 1) "Far Wes" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:51
 * 2) "Leila" (Montgomery) – 3:28
 * 3) "Old Folks" (Willard Robison, Dedette Hill) – 6:35
 * 4) "Wes' Tune" (Montgomery) – 4:08
 * 5) "Hymn for Carl" (Harold Land) – 4:33
 * 6) "Montgomeryland Funk" (Montgomery) – 4:00
 * 7) "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb) – 4:22
 * 8) "Monk's Shop" (Montgomery) – 3:54
 * 9) "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 4:50
 * 10) "Falling in Love with Love" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:13
 * 11) "Renie" (Montgomery) – 3:31

Original release track listing

 * 1) Monk's Shop - 3:58
 * 2) Summertime - 4:53
 * 3) Falling in Love - 6:16
 * 4) Renie - 3:33
 * 5) Far Wes - 5:55
 * 6) Leila - 3:30
 * 7) Old Folks - 6:38
 * 8) Wes' Tune - 4:11

Personnel

 * Wes Montgomery – guitar
 * Pony Poindexter – alto saxophone (tracks 8-11)
 * Harold Land – tenor saxophone (tracks 1-7)
 * Buddy Montgomery – piano
 * Monk Montgomery – electric bass
 * Tony Bazley – drums (tracks 1-7)
 * Louis Hayes – drums (tracks 8-11)

Releases
Light Music Club PLP-804 (original release)