{"product_id":"wes-montgomery-down-here-on-the-ground","title":"Wes Montgomery – Down Here on the Ground","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA masterpiece by Wes Montgomery, released on A\u0026amp;M in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCentering on guitar giant Wes Montgomery, the album features contributions from Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, Ray Barretto, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFurthermore, it was produced by Creed Taylor and recorded by Rudy Van Gelder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBeyond being a jazz classic, it is a crossover work typical of the late 60s, naturally blending elements of soul, funk, and Latin music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe title track, “Down Here on the Ground,” is Wes Montgomery’s take on the theme from the film \"Cool Hand Luke.\" The album also includes tracks such as Burt Bacharach’s “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Georgia on My Mind.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt’s interesting not only for those looking for sampling material, but also to hear the combination of drums, bass, guitar, and percussion that would eventually influence later Hip Hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA record highly recommended for those looking to explore jazz from a slightly different angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLabel: A\u0026amp;M Records\u003cbr\u003eCatalog: LAX 3092\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Release: 1968\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Reissue: 1976\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Japan\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz \/ Soul Jazz \/ Jazz-Funk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Good\u003cbr\u003eVinyl: VG \/ Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※This is a privately owned and home-stored item.\u003cbr\u003e※As this is a used record, it may show signs of wear or use consistent with its age.\u003cbr\u003e※Although the record surface is in good condition, we have graded it as VG based on our store's standards. Please understand the nature of used vinyl before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50969413419247,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20261007_202946.jpg?v=1791377723","url":"https:\/\/vesperandco.jp\/en\/products\/wes-montgomery-down-here-on-the-ground","provider":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}