Name: Way Out Wes
Brand: Wes Montgomery

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2010-10-06

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NOT2CD372

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5060143493720

Artist

Wes Montgomery

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Not Now

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Jazz

Wes Montgomery was an American jazz guitarist known for his innovative techniques and unique musical style. Born on March 6, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he quickly gained recognition for his use of the thumb instead of a plectrum and his mastery of octaves in both melody and improvisation. Wes favored Gibson L5 guitars strung with heavy gauge flat wound strings. His highly original melodic and rhythmic imagination set him apart from other musicians of his time.

Wes Montgomery came from a talented musical family, being the brother of renowned pianist and vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery (1930–2009) and bassist Monk Montgomery (1921–1982). With their support and influence, Wes honed his skills to become one of the most influential guitarists in jazz history.

Inspired by artists such as Jim Hall, Grant Green, Joe Pass, Pat Martino, Kenny Burrell, Tal Farlow, Barney Kessel, Charlie Christian, Herb Ellis, Bill Evans Trio among others; Wes Montgomery's music continues to captivate audiences even after his untimely death at the age of 45 due to a sudden heart attack on June 15th ,1968 in Indianapolis.

Newest Listed Items

‘Wes’s Best: The Best of Wes Montgomery on Resonance’ explores five of the guitar legend Wes Montgomery’s offcial releases of previously unissued recordings on Resonance - Echoes of Indiana Avenue (2012), In the Beginning (2015), One Night in Indy (2016), Smokin’ in Seattle (2017) and Back on Indiana Avenue (2019).In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Resonance is launching a series of compilations culled from its vast catalog highlighting both living artists as well as jazz greats of the past. The artwork for the first 4 titles in the series is byTakao Fujioka, the acclaimed Japanese artist who is also the chief editor of Way Out West magazine in Japan. Takao’s unique and striking artwork has graced countless album covers, including Resonance’s 2016 Stan Getz release Moments in Time, and he has had exhibitions all over the world.Tracks: Jingles (Smokin’ In Seattle) / Mr. Walker (Back On Indiana Avenue) / West Coast Blues (Smokin’ In Seattle) / Four On Six (Back On Indiana Avenue) / Once I Loved (O Amor Em Paz) (Smokin’ In Seattle) / Wes’ Tune (In The Beginning) / Li’l Darling (One Night In Indy) / Down To Big Mary’s (In The Beginning) / Diablo’s Dance (Echoes Of Indiana Avenue) / Nica’s Dream (Echoes Of Indiana Avenue) / Give Me The Simple Life (One Night In Indy) / ‘Round Midnight (Back On Indiana Avenue)

Way Out Wes

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