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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Piano - Herbie Hancock
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Piano - Herbie Hancock
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Percussion - Ray Barretto
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Percussion - Ray Barretto
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Percussion - Ray Barretto
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Percussion - Grady Tate
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Percussion - Grady Tate
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Percussion - Grady Tate
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Arranged By - Don Sebesky
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Arranged By, Conductor - Don Sebesky
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Producer - Creed Taylor
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Producer - Creed Taylor
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Guitar - Wes Montgomery
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Guitar - Wes Montgomery
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Guitar - Wes Montgomery
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Trombone - Wayne Andre
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Trombone - Wayne Andre
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Trombone - Wayne Andre
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Tuba - Don Butterfield
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Tuba - Don Butterfield
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Tuba - Don Butterfield
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Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
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Mastered By - VAN GELDER
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Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
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Lacquer Cut By - VAN GELDER
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Trumpet - Mel Davis
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Trumpet - Mel Davis
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Trumpet - Mel Davis
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Bass - Richard Davis (2)
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Bass - Richard Davis (2)
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Bass - Richard Davis (2)
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Bassoon, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Walter Kane
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Bassoon, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Walter Kane
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Bassoon, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Walter Kane
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Trumpet - Bernie Glow
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Trumpet - Bernie Glow
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Trumpet - Bernie Glow
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Alto Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute - Ray Beckenstein
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Alto Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute - Ray Beckenstein
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Alto Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute - Ray Beckenstein
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Guitar - Bucky Pizzarelli
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Guitar - Bucky Pizzarelli
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Guitar - Bucky Pizzarelli
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French Horn - Jim Buffington
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French Horn - Jim Buffington
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French Horn - Jim Buffington
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Trombone - John Messner
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Trombone - John Messner
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Trombone - John Messner
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Guitar - Al Casamenti
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Guitar - Al Casamenti
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Guitar - Al Casamenti
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Trombone - Bill Watrous
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Trombone - Bill Watrous
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Trombone - Bill Watrous
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Vibraphone [Vibes], Castanets, Performer [Scratcher] - Jack Jennings
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Vibraphone [Vibes], Castanets, Performer [Scratcher] - Jack Jennings
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Vibraphone [Vibes], Castanets, Performer [Scratcher] - Jack Jennings
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Engineer [Director] - Val Valentin
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Trumpet - James Nottingham
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Trumpet - James Nottingham
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Trumpet - James Nottingham
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Design [Cover] - Acy R. Lehman
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Design [Cover] - Acy R. Lehman
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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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Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, English Horn, Clarinet - Stan Webb
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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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Photography By [Cover] - Ken Whitmore
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Photography By [Cover] - Ken Whitmore
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Liner Notes - Johnny Magnus
