Tag Archives: Wes Montgomery

Today’s Music: Abbey Lincoln, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy, Wes Montgomery

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

Jazz vocalist and songwriter Abbey Lincoln was born today in 1930 (d.2010). She was unique among jazz singers in that she mostly sang her own deft compositions. (More ‘Birthdays’ will return tomorrow.) Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy – “Peggy’s Blue … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Wes Montgomery, “Four on Six” (1965)

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

What, you say you’ve never heard of Wes Montgomery, a major influence on jazz, rock and blues guitarists that they all copy to some degree, even if unwittingly? Time you did something about that — read here while you listen … Continue reading →

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Two by Wes Montgomery

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin

What can you say about Wes Montgomery (born John Leslie Montgomery in 1923) except that he’s a jazz genius who influenced everyone from jazz masters Kenny Burrell to George Benson to rock-blues virtuosos like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn … Continue reading →

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