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Wes Montgomery Trio - A Dynamic New Sound: Guitar/Organ/Drums - Analogue Productions (Fantasy) (180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP) PRE-ORDER
Wes Montgomery Trio - A Dynamic New Sound: Guitar/Organ/Drums - Analogue Productions (Fantasy) (180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP) PRE-ORDER
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Expected Release Date: 28-August-2026 - This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.
Before Full House brought the fire, The Wes Montgomery Trio brought the vibe. Released in 1959, this was Montgomery's debut on Riverside Records — and let's just say, he didn't exactly tiptoe onto the scene. He kicked the door in with thumb-picking swagger, octave magic, and tone so warm it could toast bread.
So, what's the deal with this album?
It's right there in the subtitle: Guitar. Organ. Drums. That's it. No bass, no brass, no safety net. Just Wes on guitar, the criminally underrated Melvin Rhyne on Hammond B-3 organ (talk about groove!), and Paul Parker on drums keeping it tight and tasteful. The result? A sound so lean and soulful, it practically invented the jazz organ trio aesthetic we know and love today. Wes' tone? Velvet meets voltage. Melvin's organ work? Church on Sunday meets smoky after-hours club. Paul's drumming? Like a good bartender — never flashy, but always exactly what you need.
This was a bold move: no bass, no piano, just pure stripped-down swing — and it worked. Why? Because these guys listened to each other. They locked in and gave Wes the space to shine. You can hear the joy in the playing, the energy of three guys who knew they were onto something.
Jazz fans didn't just nod politely — they flipped. Critics called it fresh, hip, and boundary-pushing. Montgomery's style, which fused bluesy soulfulness with dazzling technical control, immediately caught ears. This wasn't just a good debut — it was a statement. And it sold, helping launch Wes into the jazz stratosphere.
We've given this timeless album the full Analogue Productions treatment: Mastering by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech Mastering, double LP cut at 45 RPM and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings! Plus it's housed in a
Stoughton Printing Old Style Tip-On gatefold jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish.
This classic album belongs in your jazz collection because it symbolizes the moment the legend began. It's raw, it's real, and it's ridiculously cool. If jazz history were a superhero movie, The Wes Montgomery Trio would be the thrilling origin story. Plus, it grooves hard enough to make your neighbors forgive you for playing it at full volume (again).
Go ahead — make room on the shelf. This one earns it.
Track List:
1. 'Round Midnight
2. Yesterdays
LP 1 Side B
1. The End Of A Love Affair
2. Whisper Not
3. Ecorah
LP 2 Side A
1. Satin Doll
2. Missile Blues
LP 2 Side B
1. Too Late Now
2. Jingles
SKU:AAPJ 213-45
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