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.
