album · February 28, 2025
The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery
Craft RecordingsSee this day
jazzsoul
This 1960 album showcases Wes Montgomery's iconic guitar playing, featuring a blend of jazz standards and original compositions with a distinctive soulful feel. It remains a cornerstone of his early career.
- The album was recorded over two sessions in January 1960 at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City.
- It features the same core lineup as his previous album, 'The Montgomery Brothers', with his brothers Monk Montgomery on bass and Buddy Montgomery on vibraphone.
- The album reached number 12 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart.
Wes Montgomery was an American jazz guitarist known for his innovative thumb technique and soulful sound. In 1960, he was a rising star in the jazz world, having recently signed with Riverside Records.
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