WES MONTGOMERY: The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of… (CD Mini-LP Replica)

Wes Montgomery (1925-1968) was one of the most revered guitarists in jazz history. ‘The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery’ marked his third album as a leader, following ‘Montgomeryland’ (1958) and ‘The Wes Montgomery Trio’ (1959).‘The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery’ was widely praised on release and received a five-star rating in Down Beat magazine. In recent years it has received the same maximum rating in All Music Guide.Some of the tunes from this album, like ‘Four on Six’, ‘D-Natural Blues’ and the celebrated ‘West Coast Blues’, have become landmarks in jazz guitar repertoire.Wes Montgomery, guitar Tommy Flanagan, piano Percy Heath, bass Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath, drums New York, January 26 & 28, 1960.CD in mini-LP gatefold sleeve.

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