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Music CD - Wes Montgomery: The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery
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Music CD: The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery
Artist: Wes Montgomery
List Price: $11.98
Our Price: $8.97
Your Save: $ 3.01 ( 25% )
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Manufacturer: Ojc
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Tracks:
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1. Airegin
2. D-Natural Blues
3. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
4. Four On Six
5. West Coast Blues
6. In Your Own Sweet Way
7. Mr. Walker (Renie)
8. Gone With The Wind
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0025218603621
Label: Ojc
Manufacturer: Ojc
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Ojc
Release Date: 1991-07-01
Studio: Ojc
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Incredible indeed
Comment: In 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, full of drunken reveries and idle thoughts. That's what I hear in it, anyway. I also hear warmth and humor, grace and desolation, loss and excitement, joy and sadness. I hear listless rhythms and feverish self-expression, and moaning pianos and twisting melodies that mingle jazz and blues, intellect and passion, sophistication and rawness. There are uptempo numbers like the sumptuous "West Coast Blues" and ballads as hypnotic and beautiful as "Polka Dots and Moonbeams." One of the most perfect guitar albums ever, and every bit as powerful as In the Wee Small Hours (or, for that matter, Electric Ladyland).
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Summary: 5 Star - No Brainer!
Comment: 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 Note", as my all-time most revered.
As Ralph J. Gleason, a very highly respected jazz writer, was quoted as saying in the original liner notes: "He (Montgomery) has the electric quality, that special gift of making whatever he does come alive, that marks the true artist. He has terrific swing, the ability to build solos dramatically (and) beautifully climax after climax, and everything he plays has a sense of rightness about it."
And what really makes this one even extra special is the trio behind Wes, backing him up are - Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and his brother Albert Heath on drums. The swinging trio plays loose and always in perfect flow, each one of them turning in terrific performances. This is a definite must own for every fan of jazz out there. As you can see, the Amazon reviewers have spoken (as of today, this will be review #43) and it is rightfully holding a five-star status. I can't believe anyone would give this less.
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Summary: Must have for Wes Montgomery fans
Comment: This 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.
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Summary: Wes: Great player and composer
Comment: Wes 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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Summary: So Sweet
Comment: Reminds me of those late, after-hour joints in Chicago when I was living a happy, smokey jazz lush life in that great city. It's three in the morning, the music jumps, every foot is tapping to his sweet, solid sound and I'm young again. And what a great time Wes and his fellows are having -- Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy Heath bass and Albert Heath on drums. A perfect mix of exceptional talent and chemistry. For you newcomers, pay attention -- this is music!
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Editorial Reviews:
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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
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