13 September 2026 • Jazz
[Hidden Gem] Wes Montgomery Live at Jorgies Club

Wes Montgomery
Live at Jorgies Club
VGM Records / 1980 / Jazz
An unexpected find in a record store during a recent family trip. I'm actually not even sure if this is an official release. Discogs isn't too clear about it and I can't find any version on streaming.
The album features the three Montgomery brothers (Wes, Monk and Buddy) live with Billy Hart on drums.
Even if it is a bootleg recording, the sound is quite good, although the soundstage is narrow, almost mono. The playing is spectacular, too, with each player getting plenty of time to explore their ideas.
I am not sure how easy or hard it might be to track this one. At the time of writing, 26 copies are available on Discogs, and not for any crazy money. Strongly recommend grabbing one.
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