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Music : The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery
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The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery by: Wes Montgomery |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0025218603621 Label: Ojc Manufacturer: Ojc Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Ojc Release Date: July 01, 1991 Studio: Ojc Sales Rank: 45100 MPN: 36 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: Part of the 'Masters Of Jazz: The History Series 1949-1969'. 20 bit digitally remastered. Amazon.com: 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 Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - At the summit of the jazz guitar mountain......Wes Montgomery has planted the flag! This is one of the most dynamic and sonically interesting works of jazz I've had the pleasure to hear in a long time. Never really a big fan of jazz guitar, works like Bill Frisell's Have a Little Faith have started to attract me to the appeal of jazz guitar, and this CD continues that trend. Wes keeps every song going steadily from start to finish, whether a soothing ballad or a rocking blues riff, with (what must be) intricate fingering at a lightening speed and nary a clue as to how he gets the strings to make the sounds they do. That's always been the epitome of jazz guitar for me: when the sound is so seamless that it doesn't even sound like strings were plucked but more like they were simply asked ... Read More: Rating: - Incredible indeedIn terms of emotional expressiveness and technical virtuosity, Wes Montgomery was either Miles Davis with a guitar or the Jimi Hendrix of jazz. His was a technique beyond technique: Fluid, nimble, layered, emotive, and unmistakable. Wes made his guitar sing in a way that few others have ever managed, letting it sculpt images and ideas out of pure sound, painting the sky with spine tingling octaves and churning chords. Released in 1960, Incredible Jazz Guitar is one of the finest expressions of Wes' sound. Like the best records by Stan Getz (or, for that matter, Sun Ra), it's a masterpiece of sustained mood and imagery. It's a smart, smokey, late-night wakeful dream, a stroll through back alleys and forgotten nightclubs and moonlit cityscapes, ... Read More: Rating: - 5 Star - No Brainer! I challenge people to turn off the lights, pop this one on, lay down on your bed and really focus and concentrate on that guitar playing of Mr. Montgomery. You will be mesmerized. For it's beyond amazing! This is one recording a jazz guitar player doesn't want to miss. However, any fan of the guitar, no matter what your favorite category of music may be, will still thoroughly enjoy listening to this legend. The man was arguably the greatest jazz guitarist ever. He is my personal favorite among many favorites (i.e. Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, et al... et al...). Out of all of the many great Wes Montgomery recordings I would put this one, along with "Smokin' at the Half ... Read More: Rating: - Must have for Wes Montgomery fansThis was my first Wes Montgomery CD, I listened to it for years, it was then stolen from me, but I still remember the sounds on the recording now. I will definitely but the tracks again. This CD shows what Wes Montgomery is all about, all the different elements in his playing are showcased and each track is enjoyable and intriging to listen to. Rating: - Wes: Great player and composerWes Montgomery is the father of modern jazz guitar. His style sounds fresh today. But, he also composed some incredibly catchy tunes in this hard-bop style. "D-Natural Blues", "Mr. Walker", "West Coast Blues", and my favorite "Four-on-Six",have all become standards and are played here with elegance, logic and a tremendous sense of swing. You'll never tire of this great music. |
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