Name: Jimmy & Wes-- The Dynamic Duo
Brand: Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery

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1000140751

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Limited edition

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2023-12-15

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Unive­rsal

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Jimmy Smith

Wes Montgomery

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Jazz

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Anagram

Jimmy Smith was an American jazz keyboardist, best known for his performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ. Born in Norristown, Philadelphia in 1928, he played a crucial role in popularizing this instrument. His contribution to jazz music earned him the prestigious NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2005. With a career spanning several decades, Jimmy Smith's talent and artistry continue to inspire musicians and fans alike.

Throughout his life, Jimmy Smith showcased his remarkable skills as a jazz musician. He captivated audiences with his soulful playing style on the Hammond B-3 electric organ, leaving an indelible mark on the genre. His innovative approach helped shape the sound of jazz and influenced countless artists.

In addition to his musical achievements, Jimmy Smith received recognition for his contributions to jazz. In 2005, he was honored with the NEA Jazz Masters Award - the highest accolade bestowed upon a US jazz musician by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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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.

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The first and best out of just two collaborative albums by organist Jimmy Smith and guitarist Wes Montgomery, Jimmy and Wes: The Dynamic Duo was recorded in 1966 and features arrangements by Oliver Nelson. It is frequently listed among Jimmy Smith’s best albums. Creed Taylor matched two of his most famous artists, Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith, on this session (Montgomery's last for Verve), and the results are incendiary — a near-ideal meeting of yin and yang. 

Jimmy & Wes-- The Dynamic Duo

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Discover Jimmy & Wes-- The Dynamic Duo by Jimmy Smith. The first and best collaborative album by Smith and Montgomery, featuring arrangements by Oliver Nelson. LP format from Anagram label.