More backing tracks in style of Wes Montgomery
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Eric Johnson Wes Montgomery tribute
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Chris Whiteman Trio - Four On Six (Wes Montgomery)
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Wes Montgomery at his best
Artist info
One of the major jazz guitarists, one of most influential jazz musicians in jazz history. He taught himself guitar in 1943, using his thumb rather than a pick. Montgomery developed this technique not for technical reasons. He worked as a machinist and practiced guitar late at night. He used his thumb to play more quietly just to keep his neighbors from complaining.Most often Montgomory played Gibson guitars (ES-175, L-5CES).
He died young (45 years) of a heart attack. However, Montgomery's influence is still felt on many guitarists.