Wes Montgomery - Full House

Title

1. Full House
2. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
3. Blue 'N' Boogie
4. Cariba
5. Come Rain Or Come Shine
6. S.O.S.

If you have ever doubted Wes Montgomery’s abilities as a live performer, “Full House” will prove you wrong. Recorded in 1962 in front of an enthusiastic audience, the album captures Montgomery at his peak – no studio tricks, no second takes, just pure passion. His solos are not merely long – they breathe, soar, and seduce. You can almost hear the guitar blush. But wait – Montgomery didn’t just bring his finest playing; he also brought his finest team: Johnny Griffin, a.k.a. “The Little Giant,” unleashing his tenor sax with the ferocity of a caffeine-fueled tornado. His solos on “Cariba” and “Blue ‘n’ Boogie” are not just impressive – they are downright volcanic. And then there is that rhythm section: Jimmy Cobb (yes, the very Jimmy Cobb from “Kind Of Blue”) on drums, Paul Chambers on bass setting the pulse, and Wynton Kelly on piano delivering an irresistibly smooth touch. This is more than a rhythm section – it is the Rolls-Royce of rhythm sections. “Full House” captures a unique jazz miracle.

As part of the Analogue Productions Fantasy 45 Series, “Full House” is now honored with an outstanding reissue, lovingly mastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech Mastering. The double LP, pressed on 180-gram vinyl by industry leader Quality Record Pressings (QRP) and cut at 45 RPM, is presented in a Tip-On old-style gatefold sleeve by Stoughton Printing with a scratch-resistant matte finish.

Musicians

Wes Montgomery: guitar
Johnny Griffin: tenor saxophone
Wynton Kelly: piano
Paul Chambers: bass
Jimmy Cobb: drums