So, grab your favorite axe an l5 if you have one handy and begin exploring these commonly used phrases and improvisational concepts taken from the playing of one of the greatest jazz guitar players of all time, wes montgomery. How to practice jazz guitar blues wes montgomery guitar. Nov 24, 2019 i have regular notation in the video, but i have also made wes montgomery guitar tabs, which you can download from one of the links in this info box. As the title of this fantastic release suggests, theres plenty of jazz guitar to enjoy in so much guitar. Wes montgomery 1960 1987 the incredible jazz guitar. Transcription of wes montgomery playing angel eyes. Adrian ingrams detailed examination of wes montgomerys unique style is a.
Oct 24, 2019 wes montgomery guitar style explained. Wes montgomery is to jazz is what jimi hendrix was to rock and this lesson explains a few key ways that will help you play like wes montgomery. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Wes montgomery on allmusic 1961 one of wes montgomery s finest recordings, a. Overall the so much guitar is a worthy purchase for jazz guitar buffs and wes montgomery fans wanting to update their old cd release for better sound. Wes montgomerys younger music unearthed, shows off his. Wes montgomery the incredible jazz guitar vinyl record. Choose from wes montgomery sheet music for such popular songs as days of wine and roses, in your own sweet way, and four on six. I couldnt think of a better guitarist for this article than wes montgomery, one of the greatest jazz guitar masters of all time come on, everyone wants to play jazz guitar like wes. Wes montgomery to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
I have regular notation in the video, but i have also made wes montgomery guitar tabs, which you can download from one of the links in this info box. Gibson es175 kenny burrells blues and rock guitar used for studio sessions. So much guitar is an album by american jazz guitarist wes montgomery that was released by riverside records in 1961. Wes montgomery borrowed this guitar to record his first album the wes montgomery trio on riverside records. John leslie wes montgomery march 6, 1923 june 15, 1968 was an american jazz guitarist. The incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery vinyl. It was also wes first recording session with ron carter, with whom he would collaborate on three more albums. Transcription of wes montgomery playing angel eyes from the album so much guitar. Wes montgomeryso much guitarvinyl recordacoustic sounds. Some of the most rewarding simply placed him in a studio with a superior rhythm section and.
The addition of barretto is just bonus, giving so much guitar. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. One of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century, montgomery was known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb and his extensive use of octaves, which granted him a distinctive sound. Play like wes montgomery today jamie holroyd guitar. Some of the most rewarding simply placed him in a studio with a superior rhythm section and let him deal with a mixture of ballads, blues, and swingers. Full house is a song by wes montgomery from the album full house. One of wes montgomery s finest recordings, a riverside date that showcases the influential guitarist in a quintet with pianist hank jones, bassist ron carter, drummer lex humphries, and the congas of ray barretto. Wes montgomerys last album for verve other than an exciting collaboration with jimmy smith is a soso orchestral date featuring arrangements by don sebesky. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The groundbreaking guitarist is backed here by an excellent band.
Hardly an obscure jazz guitarist, along with charlie christian and django wes is one of, or perhaps the greatest influence of jazz guitar. Youre going to delve into some classic wes montgomery guitar blues approaches and learn ways to. The complete riverside recordings cd1 wes montgomery. The incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery vinyl wes montgomery. The incredible wes montgomery of 1960 was more discernible and distinctive than the guitarist who would emerge a few years later as a pop stylist and precursor to george benson in the 70s. The incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery wikipedia. The material which includes sunny and california dreaming is strictly pop fluff of the era and the great guitarist has little opportunity to do much other than state the melody in.
Transferred from a 15ips 2track tape recorded by riverside records in new york city. There is a certain spontaneity to so much guitar, in keeping with much of the rest of his riverside work. I also made 10 backing tracks, so you can start practicing the jazz licks right away. The incredible jazz guitar endures, and will continue to do so. Download wes montgomery 5 original albums 2016 or any other file from music category. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. Wes montgomery songs for all instruments and levels. Impressions as an example, but having gone through the video lesson i am much more advanced. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Buy mp3 music online wes montgomery montgomeryland. So much guitar, the sixth album of his career, is a case in point the guitar solos are brief, melodic and to the point, the supporting cast beyond competent and the overall feel majestic. Theres so much material available from innovative guitarist wes montgomery. Riverside rlp9382, featuring wes in a memorable quintet set with hank jones on piano, ron carter on bass, lex humphries on drums, and ray barretto on congas.
Original jazz classics ojc233,riverside records rlp9382 format. The incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery is an album by american jazz guitarist wes montgomery. Feb 10, 2020 transcription of wes montgomery playing angel eyes from the album so much guitar. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Shop so much guitar everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wes montgomery appeared as leader or coleader on a dozen riverside albums, in a wide variety of formats ranging from organ trios to one with full string orchestra. There is so much creativity in wes montgomery licks. I am a neophyte wes montgomery enthusiast and am curious why he died so young. One of wes montgomerys finest recordings, a riverside date that showcases the influential guitarist in a quintet with pianist hank jones, bassist ron carter, drummer lex humphries, and the congas of ray barretto. Most of its tracks exemplify two of montgomerys distinguishing techniques. Sep 12, 2015 so much guitar is the sixth album by american jazz guitarist wes montgomery, released in 1961. Wes montgomery tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including four on six, days of wine and roses, in your own sweet way, bumpin, far wes. So much guitar is the sixth album by american jazz guitarist wes montgomery, released in 1961. He uses the bridge pickup and lightgauge strings for bending.
Montgomerys personality shines through his guitar here, and hes often. In total, montgomery would records a total of 18 longplaying albums for riverside before moving to verve in 1964. Its what i needed to hear after the previous work, movin along which featured too much jazz flute for my liking. If it resonates with you, shell out the 16 bucks for the download the. After paypal payment you will receive an email within 48 hours with all the download and password infos regarding your purchase. Editors notes wes montgomerys 1961 release so much guitar. So much guitar was the only session on which both musicians could really interact. It was reissued by original jazz classics all the tracks are available on the wes montgomery compilation cd the complete riverside recordings. So much guitar marked wes first recording with pianist hank jones. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. Guitar wes montgomery bass ron carter congas ray barretto drums lex humphries piano hank jones recording info. Mar 23, 2016 the incredible jazz guitar endures, and will continue to do so. Wes montgomery so much guitar vinyl lp amoeba music. Limited 180gm audiophile vinyl repressing of this jazz classic.
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