This 1982 two-LP set 14 previously unissued alternate takes of
Wes Montgomery recordings from his days on Riverside. This attractive two-fer does give listeners a strong overview of the great guitarist's early recordings, including numbers with tenor saxophonist
Johnny Griffin, an organ trio with
Mel Rhyne, a collaboration with vibraphonist
Milt Jackson, meetings with his musical brothers
Buddy and
Monk, three quintet selections with
James Clay and
Victor Feldman, and an alternate version of "Tune Up" on which
Montgomery is heard with a string section. ~ Scott Yanow