Wes Montgomery's California Dreamin'
A masterpiece of American jazz that elevates pop songs into brilliant jazz performances.
The album features jazz covers of pop songs of the time, such as the Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'" and Sonny Criss' "Sunny." Reinterpreting these songs within a jazz framework, the album fully showcases the expressive power of his guitar. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and number four on the R&B chart, and remains beloved by many listeners as a jazz classic.
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A:
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1)
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California Dreamin'
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2)
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Sun Down
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3)
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Oh You Crazy Moon
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4)
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More, More Amor
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5)
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Without You
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B:
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1)
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Winds Of Barcelona
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2)
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Sunny
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3)
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Green Peppers
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4)
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Mr. Walker
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South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)
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Piano - Herbie Hancock
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Percussion - Ray Barretto
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Percussion - Grady Tate
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Arranged By - Don Sebesky
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Producer - Creed Taylor
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Guitar - Wes Montgomery
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Trombone - Wayne Andre
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Tuba - Don Butterfield
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Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
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Trumpet - Mel Davis
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Bass - Richard Davis (2)
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Bassoon, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Walter Kane
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Trumpet - Bernie Glow
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Alto Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute - Ray Beckenstein
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Guitar - Bucky Pizzarelli
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French Horn - Jim Buffington
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Trombone - John Messner
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Guitar - Al Casamenti
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Trombone - Bill Watrous
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Vibraphone [Vibes], Castanets, Performer [Scratcher] - Jack Jennings
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Recording Supervisor [Director Of Recording] - Val Valentin
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Trumpet - James Nottingham
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Design [Cover] - Acy R. Lehman
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Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, English Horn, Clarinet - Stan Webb
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Photography By [Cover] - Ken Whitmore
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Liner Notes - Johnny Magnus
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Liner Notes [Insert] - 中野宏昭
