Wes Montgomery - Wes Montgomery & The Billy Taylor Trio (2005) {Lone Hill Jazz LHJ10211 rec 1963, 1965}

This release includes two rare sessions led by West Montgomery in 1963 and 1965. The first date was recorded in New York on November 1963 and features the solid drumming of Montgomery's long-time contemporary Grady Tate as well as the tasteful playing of pianist Billy Taylor. The group is rounded out by bassist Ben Tucker and drummer Grady Tate with a special guest appearance by jazz vocal giant Joe Williams. An excellent studio date. The second group of tunes was recorded live during his triumphal European tour in the spring of 1965, with a completely different lineup. The four titles include the participation of the exceptional guest star, Clark Terry on trumpet, with accompaniment by a local rhythm section. A must have for all Wes Montgomery fans. Includes booklet with comprehensive liner notes.

Personnel
[# 1-8]
Wes Montgomery - g
Billy Taylor - p
Ben Tucker - b
Grady Tate - dr
Recorded in New York ; November 1963

[# 9-16]
Same as above, except
Joe Williams - vc, is added

[# 17-20]
Wes Montgomery - g
Clark Terry - flgh
Pim Jacobs or Rob Franken - p
Rudy Jacobs - b
Han Bennink - dr
Recorded at Vara Radio Studio 7 (Radio broadcast), Hilversum, Holland ; April 2, 1965

Track Listing
1 There Will Never Be Another You (Gordon, Warren) 3:06
2 More I See You (Gordon, Warren) 2:08
3 A Grand Night For Swinging (Taylor) 2:2
4 A Bientot (Taylor) 2:48
5 Capricious (Taylor) 2:01
6 Body and Soul (Eyton, Heyman, Sour, Green) 2:19
7 Paraphrase (Taylor) 1:56
8 Freedom (Taylor) 3:07
9 Let's Make the Most Of a Beautiful Thing (Corda, Wilson) 2:47
10 More Than Likely (Cordes) 1:41
11 Have A Good Time (Bryant, Bryant) 2:19
12 Until I Met You [Cornet Pocket] (Wolf, Green) 2:35
13 I Won't Cry Anymore (Wise, Frisch) 3:28
14 S'posin' (Razaf, Denniker) 2:10
15 All My Life (Mitchell, Stept) 3:13
16 Alone Together (Dietz, Schwartz) 1:39
17 Straight, No Chasser (Monk) 8:04
18 Just Friends (Klenner) 8:59
19 In A Mellow Tone (Ellington) 14:33
20 Wes Got Rhythm (Montgomery) 8:10