I think the real killer was sleep deprivation. For years he did factory work all day and played the Naptown clubs all night, getting about 2-3 hours of sleep a night.
When I was in my early 20's I bought his album Full House. His play was shocking to the ear which was accustomed to rock/blues guitar. Esp. his three-stage-rocket-like solos (single notes, octaves & block chords) were simply mind blowing. Wes Montgomery has never ceased to amaze me to this day.
Thanks a lot for posting this video including the funny introduction...Wes simply had the best phrasing on jazz guitar ever, no doubt! I tried to make my own modest tribute, you can check my channel, but I just can't swing that much.
Thanks so much my friend, I really appreciate that. I have the backing track and the scores from a Jamey Aebersold book, no tabs though, anyway I learnt the melody by ear and improvised the solos.
I love Wes .
We all do.
How else can one put it.?
Sublime musician (and grandfather).
twixttime 2 months ago
Jim Lovelace ,has Light Precise Hands And is fairly unknown as a Great Jazz Drummer etc. and should be Recognized as Such. Amen -Peace...
DYNODRUM 4 months ago
Marvellous!!!
riurijjir 4 months ago
Listening to Wes made a better person. I've enjoyed his playing since about '67
HMJohnsonGuitar 8 months ago
Man, I love how Wes is always so relaxed and happy when he's playing.
montes707 10 months ago
echt witziger Kommentator hinterläst einen Könner, der bis zum letzten Takt
verschämt und genial ist......allercoooolste , sympathische Weltgeschichte....:-)
Crusadair 11 months ago
one can name them all but still wes was and is the greatest......
exsoundus 1 year ago
Amazingly inventive PIANO, too!
ViennaForever 1 year ago 2
@ViennaForever That piano is unbelievable......of course you know that Wes IS OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shop4sue 1 year ago 3
I love how he just starts the song and the rest of the ensemble follows haha
pencap23 1 year ago
I was pleasantly suprised to see Wes close this session with yet another improvised solo of " West Coast Blues ". The man's mind and music was ONE!
Bomberomusician 1 year ago
fuckkkk yes
bigmeat543 1 year ago
I love this vintage wheezing
Yudaumguitarpro 1 year ago
:45
blancheTHEbird 2 years ago
tributo a wes e hank Mobly il 17
giovannibelliguitar 2 years ago
tributo a wes
giovannibelliguitar 2 years ago
I love those descending fast notes the piano player plays around 3:30 to 4:15 or so. Is there an official musical term for that?
jeffsummstl 2 years ago 5
@jeffsummstl Yes: eargasm.
thechewydude 1 year ago
woh amazing! thanks for uploading! weird...the way he says don't worry hes only 42,Wes died far too young :(
chosenbyfate 2 years ago
That's what smoking 3 packs of Cesterfields a day will do to you...
chooseyourblues 2 years ago
I think the real killer was sleep deprivation. For years he did factory work all day and played the Naptown clubs all night, getting about 2-3 hours of sleep a night.
PBuckMoney 2 years ago 5
does'nt even break a sweat!!
daffer53 2 years ago
When I was in my early 20's I bought his album Full House. His play was shocking to the ear which was accustomed to rock/blues guitar. Esp. his three-stage-rocket-like solos (single notes, octaves & block chords) were simply mind blowing. Wes Montgomery has never ceased to amaze me to this day.
1950jimbei 2 years ago 3
Thanks a lot for posting this video including the funny introduction...Wes simply had the best phrasing on jazz guitar ever, no doubt! I tried to make my own modest tribute, you can check my channel, but I just can't swing that much.
LeleMelo78 3 years ago
I watched your video, You did a great job.
Do you've got the backingtrack and tabs of this song?
lesyouri 3 years ago
Thanks so much my friend, I really appreciate that. I have the backing track and the scores from a Jamey Aebersold book, no tabs though, anyway I learnt the melody by ear and improvised the solos.
LeleMelo78 3 years ago
Rrrrrrreallly cool. Thanks man
jujusunrise 3 years ago
You're welcome.
You should thank wes.
lesyouri 3 years ago