On two of the songs included on
Tequila, "Tequila" and "The Thumb,"
Wes Montgomery had an opportunity to jam a bit while backed just by bassist
Ron Carter, drummer
Grady Tate and the congas of
Ray Barretto. The other six selections utilize a string section arranged by
Claus Ogerman but, even with a throwaway version of "What the World Needs Now Is Love," there are memorable renditions of "Bumpin' on Sunset" and "Insensatez" that uplift this album quite a bit beyond the guitarist's later A&M recordings. ~ Scott Yanow