Released in 1966 on Verve Records, Jimmy & Wes (The Dynamic Duo), captures the only full-length studiocollaboration between organist Jimmy Smith and guitarist Wes Montgomery. Produced by Creed Taylor andarranged by Oliver Nelson, Jimmy & Wes brought together two of jazzs most distinctive voices in an expansive bigband setting. Recorded over three days in September 1966 at Rudy Van Gelders Englewood Cliffs studio, thesessions featured a brass & reed-heavy ensemble and a top-tier rhythm section with drummer Grady Tate andbassist Richard Davis. Montgomerys melodic guitar lines and Smiths fiery organ grooves find a vibrant setting inNelsons tight, punchy arrangements rich in harmonic color and rhythmic drive. The result is a rare meeting of twojazz giants, captured during a period of broad popular success, with the added presence of one of the eras mostaccomplished arrangers. The Verve Vault Series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinylat Optimal.

Track List:

1.Down By The Riverside, 2.Night Train,

1.James And Wes 2.13 (Death March), 3.Baby, It’s Cold Outside

street date 11/14/25