Wes montgomery in your room smokin at the half note. We are told it was the group that introduced wes to fame and fortune, recorded live in ny. Smokin at the half note by wes montgomery this is one of my favorite jazz albums of all time. Different print on center label wynton kelly wes montgomery instead wynton kelly trio wes montgomery on sub wynton kelly trio wes montgomery smokin at the half note publisherd by. Wynton kelly trio with wes montgomery smokin at the. Smokin at the half note expanded edition by wes montgomery.
This 1965 recording is the second collaboration between the wynton kelly trio and famed guitarist wes montgomery. Jazz studio master, official digital download artwork. Wes montgomery had a gift for his clear expression of intricate melodies, along with a blend of interesting chord voicings, creative soloing ideas, and innovative techniques such as his soloing in octaves, picking with his thumb, and amazing accuracy and dexterity, that have not been heard before or since. This remastered, expanded edition of the classic 1965 wes montgomerywynton kelly trio session is essentially an economypriced version of the import the complete live at the half note.
Smokin at the half note wynton kelly trio, wes montgomery. Wes montgomery g paul chambers b jimmy cobb d half note, nyc, june 24, 1965. Wes montgomery four on six smokin at the half note. Smokin at the half note is essential listening for anyone who wants to hear why montgomerys dynamic live shows were considered the pinnacle of his brilliant and incredibly influential guitar playing. To me, it defines all the beauty and swing that is possible in.
Streamez en hifi ou telechargez en vraie qualite cd sur. Smokin at the half note is essential listening for anyone who wants to hear why wes montgomerys dynamic live shows were considered the pinnacle of his brilliant and incredibly influential guitar playing. If you have the original smokin at the half note and are not a wes completist intent on picking up the six extra tunes expendable, with the exception of impressions, the audio quality of this version is not. Wes montgomerys smokin at the half note live album is one of the best live jazz guitar albums ever made. Smokin at the half note plus bonus tracks cd one of the greatest 60s recordings from the wyton kelly trio thanks to some wonderful guest dusty groove is chicagos online record store. John leslie wes montgomery march 6, 1923 june 15, 1968 was an american jazz guitarist. Wynton kelly trio smokin at the half note 200g 45rpm. Smokin at the half note captures wes montgomery at the height of his improvisational powers, backed by a sympathetic and harddriving rhythm section. This legendary session was recorded at the half note nightclub in new york in 1965.
Wynton kelly trio with wes montgomery smokin at the half note. Wes montgomerywynton kelly trio smokin at the half note. Wes montgomery, wynton kelly trio smokin at the half. In fact, jazz guitar great pat metheny has said, i learned to play listening to wes montgomerys smokin at the half note. Wynton kelly wes montgomery smokin at the half note grant green solid freddie hubbard ready for. Wynton kelly trio with wes montgomery smokin at the half note verve 829578 1965. Smokin at the half note lp wynton kelly trio, wes montgomery buy. Four on six by wes montgomery 1965 i briefly discussed in an earlier post how a small. The recording and this vinyl pressing is excellent. Smokin notes is unparalleled anywhere in the country. Buy mp3 music online wynton kelly trio smokin at the half note vol.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject albums, an attempt at building a useful resource on recordings from a variety of genres. Wynton kelly trio with wes montgomery smokin at the half note on 200g 45rpm 2lp cut from the original analog master tapes by george marino at sterling sound this is timeless music that has inspired innumerable jazz guitarists and aficionados. Frantic six smokin songs debut cassette from melbournes private function. Guitar jazz bebop never reached greater heights than in the period of wes montgomery, his only equal, the inimitable kenny burrell, and grant green, not as well known but a master player in his own right. Wynton kelly trio, wes montgomery smokin at the half note 2,8 mhz1 bit 1965, jazz, hard bop, soul jazz, flac. Majestic and regal, wes had class for eons both in the studio and live. Metheny additionally said that the solo on if you could see me now is his favorite of all time. It was recorded live in june 1965 at the half note. I might have been an older one, but he said that smokin at the half note is the best jazz guitar album, in his opinion.
If you would like to participate, visit the project page, where you can join the project andor contribute to the discussion. Entschuldigung, highresaudio home of highresolution audio. You know its good when you can sing the entire solo. The music on smoking at the half note was recorded in 1965 for a radio show portraits in jazz. Smokinnotes is unparalleled anywhere in the country.
Download wes montgomery mp3 songs and albums music. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Since 2001, smokinnotes study guides have become the benchmark of the industry. He and his brothers moved with his father to ohio where, at age 12, his brother bought him a tenor guitar. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale this article has not yet received a rating on the. Still, its reassuring to see that montgomerys popularity continues to be.
Actually, smokin at the half note is probably one of my favorite jazz recordings of all time. Wes plays guitar, so everything should technically be in treble. Smokin at the half note just changes my life every time i listen to it. Starting with singlenote lines, moving to his trademark octaves, and ending with a chord solo. Jgt contributor bob tarkington offers up a deep dive into wes montgomery s classic album, smokin at the half note john leslie wes montgomery was born march 6, 1923 in indianapolis, indiana. The initial release provided only half of the set, the complete performance only being available on wes montgomery impressions. Putting this album on always feels like that moment when you come home and your mom has your favorite meal in the oven for you. Aug 19, 20 only side one was actually recorded live at new yorks now shuttered half note back in june of 1965. The kelly trio, which included jimmy cobb and paul chambers the rest of miles davis former rhythm section is joined by one of the worlds most original jazz guitarist, the late wes.
I have several slightly later wes montgomery lps with different musicians both on vinyl and cd versions but smokin at the half note is a revelation. Wes montgomerywynton kelly trio smokin at the half. And on smokin at the half note, montgomery rose to the top of peak. Nafe smallz smokin by mixtape madness published on 20150714t03. Wes montgomery 1965 smokin at the half note download. A high energy chord solo from one of wes montgomerys best recordings. Discussion in music corner started by 1957goldtop, jul 17, 20. Wes montgomery download high quality complete mp3 albums. This remastered, expanded edition of the classic 1965 wes montgomery wynton kelly trio session is essentially an economypriced version of the import the complete live at the half note. It is an icon with title down triangle it is an icon. Pat metheny calls this the absolute greatest jazz guitar album ever made, and with performances of this caliber unit 7 boasts one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded his statement.
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Original jazz classics remasters sampler various artists. It was recorded live in june 1965 at the half note club in new york city and september 22, 1965 at van gelder studios in englewood cliffs, new jersey. Nafe smallz smokin by mixtape madness listen to music. Juicy j by snoop dogg from desktop or your mobile device. Paying tribute to wes montgomerys smokin at the half note. Smokin notes study guides include class notes, reading summaries, flash cards, practice exams, detailed solutions tutorials, online supplements, computeradaptive practice exams, and more.
Download wes montgomery mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Actually the entire solo is a great example of wes approach. Smokin at the half note plus bonus tracks dusty groove. Six smokin songs by private function, released 14 december 2016 1. Wes montgomery four on six you cant go wrong reblogging wes montgomery. Smokin at the half note is an album by wes montgomery and the wynton kelly trio that was released in 1965. Wes montgomery, wynton kelly trio smokin at the half note 19652014 flac tracks 24 bit192 khz time 41. Wynton kelly trio, wes montgomery smokin at the half note.
For that reason, im kind of using the original recording to help me play as well. With ron mcclure on bass and jimmy cobb on drums, only the bassist changed from the group that recorded the famous smokin at the half note which pat metheny credits as the greatest guitar album ever less than a year prior. Watch the video for smokin me out from warren gs take a look over your shoulder for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Wynton kellywes montgomery smokin at the half note. Montgomery never played with more drive and confidence, and hes supported every step of the way by a genuinely smokin wynton kelly trio. Lp, album, ltd, re, rm, 180 verve records, verve records. Wynton kelly trio, wes montgomery smokin at the half note music. Since 2001, smokin notes study guides have become the benchmark of the industry.
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