Bags Meets Wes! brings together two jazz legends—vibraphonist Milt Jackson and guitarist Wes Montgomery—for a memorable session recorded in New York in 1961. Supported by an all-star rhythm section featuring Wynton Kelly, Sam Jones, and Philly Joe Jones, this celebrated album seamlessly blends hard bop and cool jazz, resulting in a melodic and sophisticated listening experience. Recognized as one of the essential jazz albums of its era, it showcases both artists’ extraordinary interplay and lyrical finesse.
Praised by critics and featured prominently among the best albums of the early 1960s, Bags Meets Wes! captures the effortless virtuosity of its renowned performers. This reissue from the Original Jazz Classics label offers a faithful tribute to an influential recording, making it a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and those who appreciate timeless collaborations between jazz greats.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Original Jazz Classics
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2011
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TRACKS
A1. 'S.K.J.'
A2. Stablemates
A3. Stairway To The Stars
A4. Blue Roz
B1. Sam Sack
B2. Jingles
B3. Delilah
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