Ended Tuesday and welcomed Wednesday with Kismet (subtitled A Jazz Interpretation by the Mastersounds) an album by The Mastersounds led by vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery with pianist Richie Crabtree, bassist Monk Montgomery and drummer Benny Barth along with guitarist Wes Montgomery featuring performances of tunes originally composed by Alexander Borodin and adapted by Robert Wright and George Forrest for the musical Kismet. The album was recorded in 1958 and released on the World Pacific label.

The Allmusic review by Matthew Greenwald stated: "Overall, an excellent jazz reading of one of the most beloved musicals ever and also an important historical record for Wes Montgomery fans". - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_tcpeY0AU4&list=PLBsuuWUBCO0UPG43K5jKgJLty934SMnX7&index=1

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Jazz Showcase by The Mastersounds released on World Pacific in 1957.

Jazz Profiles wrote on their blog:

"At World Pacific, The Mastersounds first LP – Jazz Showcase … Introducing the Mastersounds [PJM-403] incorporated many tunes and arrangements that had become staples of their repertoire during the group’s tenure at the club including a spirited [an oft-requested] version of Bud Powell’s Un Poco Loco, Wes’ Tune by Wes Montgomery, and Dexter’s Deck by tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon. This debut album also offers intriguing Buddy Montgomery arrangements on such standards as Lover, If I Should Lose You, That Old Devil Moon and Spring is Here."

https://jazzprofiles.blogspot.com/2020/07/remembering-mastersounds.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw4Wes2M2mk

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The King and I (subtitled A Jazz Interpretation by the Mastersounds) is an album by The Mastersounds led by vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery with pianist Richie Crabtree, bassist Monk Montgomery and drummer Benny Barth featuring performances of tunes from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musical The King and I recorded in 1957 and released on the World Pacific label.

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The Mastersounds turn the music into jazz, but they keep the melodies in mind during their solos. The results are both respectful and swinging, well worth searching for by fans of the vibes quartet sound and the score of The King and I" - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2z6eqGCBJs&list=PLAN1qyVo5P6EGfrFuoxxbMHEhzSYZVszK&index=1

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