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.
11 TRACKS:
1)
California Dreamin'
2)
Sun Down
3)
Oh You Crazy Moon
4)
More, More Amor
5)
Without You
6)
Winds Of Barcelona
7)
Sunny (Alternate Take)
8)
Sunny
9)
Green Peppers
10)
Mr. Walker
11)
South Of The Border
Piano - Herbie Hancock
Percussion - Ray Barretto
Percussion - Grady Tate
Guitar - Wes Montgomery
Trombone - Wayne Andre
Tuba - Don Butterfield
Trumpet - Mel Davis
Bass - Richard Davis (2)
Bassoon, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Walter Kane
Trumpet - Bernie Glow
Alto Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute - Ray Beckenstein
Guitar - Bucky Pizzarelli
French Horn - Jim Buffington
Trombone - John Messner
Guitar - Al Casamenti
Trombone - Bill Watrous
Vibraphone, Castanets, Other [Scratcher] - Jack Jennings
Trumpet - James Nottingham
Design [Artwork By] - Acy R. Lehman
Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, English Horn, Clarinet - Stan Webb
