Wes Montgomery The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery
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CD Elemental Release date: 29/Nov/2019
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#449 in Mainstream Jazz #2500 in Jazz
Style:
Mainstream Jazz
Product No.:
2098999725
Details / Tracklist:
01. "Airegin"
02. "D-natural blues"
03. "Polka dots and moonbeams"
04. "Four on six"
05. "West Coast blues"
06. "In your own sweet way"
07. "Mister walker"
08. "Gone with the wind"
09. "Whisper not"
10. "Ecaroh"
11. "Missile blues"
12. "Jingles"
13. "D-natural blues (Different Version)"
14. "West Coast blues (Different Version)"
Extra-Infos:
.. Jazz Guitar Of / Images By Jean-pierre Leloir
Description:
The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery was the fourth album by the guitarist. This 180 gram vinyl album is considered by many to be the pinnacle of Wesâ?? recorded studio work. - .. JAZZ GUITAR OF / IMAGES BY JEAN-PIERRE LELOIR
Limited Edition in 3-Pannel Digipack. 24 Bit Digitally Remastered. Photographs by Jean-Pierre Leloir
"The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery" on CD is a timeless landmark of modern jazz guitar, capturing Wes Montgomery at the height of his creative powers. This Elemental reissue presents one of the most influential jazz recordings of the 20th century, featuring Montgomery's unmistakable warm tone, fluid phrasing and innovative use of octaves. The album blends lyrical ballads with swinging up-tempo numbers, offering a perfect entry point for newcomers while remaining an essential reference for seasoned jazz listeners. The sound of this edition is carefully prepared to bring out the natural clarity of the original sessions, allowing every nuance of Montgomery's touch to shine. The booklet and presentation underline the historical importance of the album and place it in the context of the golden age of small-group jazz.
Wes Montgomery is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time and a central figure in the development of modern jazz guitar. Starting his recording career in the late 1950s, he quickly became known for his unique thumb-picking technique and his melodic, singing lines that influenced generations of musicians. His work for labels like Riverside and later his more soulful and orchestral productions in the 1960s brought him widespread recognition, chart success and multiple Grammy Awards during his career and posthumously. "The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery" is often cited as a key recording that defined his style and helped establish the guitar as a leading voice in small-group jazz.
The CD is released by Elemental, a label known for its high-quality reissues and lovingly curated jazz catalog. Elemental specializes in restoring classic sessions with great respect for the original recordings, combining careful remastering with informative liner notes and attractive packaging. The label has earned a reputation among collectors and jazz enthusiasts for its dedication to musical heritage and its focus on making historically important albums available again in modern, audiophile-friendly editions. With this release, Elemental once more demonstrates its commitment to preserving milestones of jazz history for future generations of listeners.
This edition of "The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery" is ideal for anyone who wants to experience one of the defining albums in jazz guitar history in a thoughtfully produced, long-lasting CD format. Whether as a discovery, a rediscovery or a gift for jazz lovers, this release offers timeless music, an authentic listening experience and a presentation that does justice to the stature of Wes Montgomery and this classic recording.
