Name: The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery
Brand: Wes Montgomery

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27258

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Limited edition

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2023-05-19

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Wes Montgomery

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Jazz

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Poll Winner Records

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.

This release contains the complete classic album The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery(Riverside RLP12-320), featuring the guitarist in a quartet format with the wonderful rhythm section of Tommy Flanagan, Percy Heath and Albert "Tootie" Heath. Two of the album's tunes have been reprised and added as bonus tracks: 'D-Natural Blues' and 'West Coast Blues' Wes Montgomery (1925-1968) was one of the most revered guitarists in jazz history. The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomerywas his third album as a leader, and highly praised as soon as it was released, receiving a five-star rating in Down Beatmagazine. DOWN BEAToriginal review: 5-Stars Down Beat: The Incredible Jazz Guitar of WES MONTGOMERY "If anyone took time to examine the ballots of the 1960 critics' poll closely, they would have seen that I was one of two who voted for Wes Montgomery as No.1 on the guitar in the established category. This album had a lot to do with my vote. In the many times I have listened to this album, I have not become tired of it. I don't think I will. To produce easy-listening music with meaning is a high accomplishment. Strongly recommended. Montgomery incredible? I believe him!" (Ira Gitler) WES MONTGOMERY,guitar TOMMY FLANAGAN, piano PERCY HEATH,bass ALBERT "TOOTIE" HEATH,drums New York, January 26 & 28, 1960.

The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery

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