| Portrait of Wes | ||||
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| Released | March 1966 [1] | |||
| Recorded | October 10, 1963 | |||
| Studio | Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:31(Reissue) | |||
| Label | Riverside | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Portrait of Wes is an album by the American jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery, released in 1966.
Portrait of Wes was Montgomery's second to last recording for Riverside Records; his performances in October and November 1963 were issued as two albums, Portrait of Wes and Guitar on the Go . Montgomery, who had worked with Melvin Rhyne for his first recordings for Riverside, worked with him again for his last Riverside performance. [2] Portrait of Wes was reissued in the Original Jazz Classics series, with additional alternate takes.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
AllMusic jazz critic Scott Yanow wrote: "The brilliant guitarist is in fine form on these appealing tunes with the highlights including 'Freddie the Freeloader,' 'Blues Riff' and 'Moanin'.'" [2]
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