Craft’s OJC reissue of Wes Montgomery’s Boss Guitar delivers a clean, balanced AAA presentation with strong pacing, tight trio interplay, and excellent clarity.

In a rare interview, Wes Montgomery revealed the insecurities that forced his retreat from jazz, even as he was celebrated as ...

Wes Montgomery recorded So Much Guitar! for Riverside Records on August 4, 1961. For years, the album has been largely overlooked as a masterpiece—eclipsed by The Incredible jazz Guitar of Wes ...

Wes Montgomery, a name synonymous with jazz guitar, has left an indelible mark on the music world. A recently rediscovered interview from 1973, conducted by Ralph Gleason, offers a rare glimpse into ...

Craft Recordings Original Jazz Classics Series adds two all-analog remasters from Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass on 180-gram vinyl. This jazz guitar essential has long been my favorite of the artist’s ...

Wes Montgomery’s first recordings as a leader for Riverside featured the popular organ-guitar-drums line-up, a configuration that he later abandoned for the better part of his stint with the label.

Jazz is in the midst of a substantial crush of centennial celebrations. The number of iconic jazz figures born between, say, 1920 and 1926 is nothing short of astounding. Just their names alone — ...

Wes Montgomery's distinctive sound continues to inspire and challenge contemporary musicians. His sound came, in part, from using his thumb on the guitar strings instead of a pick. Recordings of Wes ...

Celebrated jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery was born 100 years ago in Indianapolis and spent much of his career here, recording and performing on Indiana Avenue, sometimes with his brothers and often ...

Jazz legend Wes Montgomery's legacy will be in good hands this week. The superb and hugely influential guitarist, who would have turned 82 next Sunday, will be remembered with five nights of ...

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