The Wes Montgomery Quartet - BBC "Jazz 625" + 5

1965

35min

On March 25, 1965, guitarist Wes Montgomery conducted his quartet at the BBC studios in London to perform on the television show Jazz 625. Already known by the jazz community as an innovative guitarist, Montgomery was at the top of his form and, seemingly effortlessly, recorded one of the best jazz performances ever captured in the film. Tracks featured in order: West Coast Blues (Theme), Yesterdays, Full House, 'Round Midnight, Twisted Blues, Jingles, West Coast Blues (Theme) [Recorded live at BBC Studios in London on March 25, 1965 for their TV & radio broadcast], Four On Six, Full House, Here's That Rainy Day, Twisted Blues, West Coast Blues (Theme) [Recorded live at ABC Studios in London on May 7, 1965 for their TV broadcast].