Plays the Blues by Wes Montgomery is a CD that features a collection of jazz and blues songs performed by renowned musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Wynton Kelly, Wes Montgomery, Oliver Nelson, and Jimmy Smith. The album was produced by Creed Taylor and released by Verve in 1988. The CD has a blue color and has a run time of 59 minutes. The album showcases the guitar style and talent of Wes Montgomery and is a must-have for fans of jazz and blues music.