Wes Montgomery – California Dreaming (Verve Records V6-8672)

Verve Records 1966 ‎– V6-8672

notes:

Few jazz guitarists have left a legacy as enduring as Wes Montgomery. 
Released in 1966 on Verve Records as catalog number V6-8672, 
California Dreaming stands as one of the most recognizable albums 
from Montgomery's later career. The record showcases his signature
octave technique while embracing lush orchestral arrangements and
 contemporary pop melodies that helped introduce jazz to a broader audience.
Produced during a transformative period in American music, 
California Dreaming blends sophisticated jazz improvisation with
 accessible interpretations of popular songs from the mid-1960s. 
The result is an album that remains a favorite among jazz enthusiasts,
 vinyl collectors, and guitar players alike.

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Personnel (Musicians)
Leader
Wes Montgomery – guitar
Brass
Mel Davis – trumpet
Bernie Glow – trumpet
Jimmy Nottingham – trumpet
Wayne Andre – trombone
John Messner – trombone
Bill Watrous – trombone
James Buffington – French horn
Don Butterfield – tuba
Woodwinds
Ray Beckenstein – alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
Stan Webb – alto sax, baritone sax, English horn, clarinet
Walter Kane – clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor saxophone
Rhythm Section
Herbie Hancock – piano
Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar
Al Casamenti – guitar
Richard Davis – bass
Grady Tate – drums/percussion
Ray Barretto – congas/percussion
Jack Jennings – vibraphone, percussion effects
Arranger / Conductor
Don Sebesky – arrangements and orchestra direction
Session Breakdown
14 September 1966
"California Dreaming"
(full orchestra personnel)
15 September 1966
"Green Peppers"
"South of the Border"
(full orchestra personnel)
16 September 1966
"Oh You Crazy Moon"
"More, More Amor"
"Winds of Barcelona"
"Sun Down"
"Mr. Walker"
"Sunny"
"Without You"

Producer    Creed Taylor
Arranger / Conductor    Don Sebesky
Recording Engineer    Rudy Van Gelder
Studio    Van Gelder Studio
Recording Dates    14–16 September 1966

     

tracklist:

A1 California Dreamin'
Written-By – J. Phillips 3:08
A2 Sun Down
Written-By – W. Montgomery 6:00
A3 Oh You Crazy Moon
Written-By – J. Burke-J. Van Heusen 3:40
A4 More, More Amor
Written-By – S. Lake 2:50
A5 Without You
Written-By – Marino*, Myers 3:00
B1 Winds Of Barcelona
Written-By – S. Lake 3:07
B2 Sunny
Written-By – B. Hebb 4:00
B3 Green Peppers
Written-By – S. Lake 2:25
B4 Mr. Walker
Written-By – W. Montgomery 3:35
B5 South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)
Written-By – J. Kennedy*, M. Carr 3:15

 

 

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