"Says You" is a composition by bassist Sam Jones performed on Wes Montgomery's 1960 album Movin' Along for Riverside Records. Set in the key of C with a standard 32-bar AABA form at a medium-up tempo of around 203 beats per minute, the tune provides a swinging vehicle for extended improvisation. Montgomery leads off with three authoritative choruses on electric guitar, building from lyrical single-note passages through his trademark octave work. His solo is a model of thematic development, with ideas introduced in the first chorus being transformed and intensified as the solo progresses. Pianist Victor Feldman follows with two elegant choruses that reflect his ability to blend bebop vocabulary with a distinctly personal harmonic sensibility. Composer Sam Jones then takes a full chorus on acoustic bass, asserting the melodic potential of the instrument with clear intonation and rhythmic confidence. Jones's contribution as both composer and soloist underscores his importance to this session beyond his role as a timekeeper. The track benefits from the relaxed interplay among all the musicians, with the rhythm section providing a buoyant, supportive cushion for each soloist. This performance captures the essence of the Movin' Along album: superlative musicians playing great material with warmth, swing, and mutual respect.
