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Part of the 'Masters Of Jazz: The History Series 1949-1969'. 20 bit digitally remastered.
This 1960 record solidified Montgomery's reputation as the most important jazz guitarist to emerge since Charlie Christian in the 1930s. His two most-distinguishing traits---the mellow thumb-picking approach and the soft anAlbum Description
Part of the 'Masters Of Jazz: The History Series 1949-1969'. 20 bit digitally remastered.
This 1960 record solidified Montgomery's reputation as the most important jazz guitarist to emerge since Charlie Christian in the 1930s. His two most-distinguishing traits---the mellow thumb-picking approach and the soft and round use of octaves--are in full bloom here. Montgomery tackles two standards, one tune each from Sonny Rollins and Dave Brubeck, plus four originals, including the classics "West Coast Blues" and "Four on Six." His solos are remarkably fluid and melodic while still capturing the essence of the blues idiom. He achieves a near-perfect balance of technique and emotion. On "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," his approach is unhurried and delicate; on the original "Mr. Walker," he produces lengthy, bop-inspired runs without ever losing control. Tommy Flanagan's gracefully understated piano proves a perfect match. Rather than compete with horn players and their styles, Montgomery relished the distinct and unique qualities of the guitar. --Marc Greilsamer
"Who thought your thumb could give you such a sweet sound to a clean tone? Wes Montgomery's Incredible Jazz Guitar is essential, and what I would consider the core album for Jazz guitar. It's a fun building block to experiment with as well.
The song Polka Dots and Moonbeams based on octaves and West Coast Blues showing the melodic solo power of Wes proves you can be a boss with the guitar. The thing I love the most about this album is that, the guitar is the leader. He leads his musicians over "
"Wes Montgomery - KEEPNEWS COLLECTION
Year - 2009
Company - RCD/Riverside
This belongs in a collection under the tag "Keepnews Collection" which goes by the name of legendary Jazz producer Orrin Keepnews whom produced many, many albums for Jazz greats on the Riverside label. I have heard 2 of the Wes Montgomery Keepnews reissues, and I have listened to the Keepnews edition of Blue Mitchell's album, and Bill Evan's Portrait in Jazz and that's what I use to judge.
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The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery by Wes Montgomery (1960)
Average Rating: 74/100
The album is considered by many fans and critics to be the pinnacle of Montgomery's recorded studio work. The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested "Core Collection" calling it "probably the best Montgomery record currently available".
Writing for Allmusic, music critic Michael G. Nastos praised the album, writing: "Setting him apart from the rest, this recording establ"
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