I saw Wes at a small cafe on Florence Ave just off Broadway in Los Angeles, must have been in the early 60s. No cover, no admission, just great music. What a guy.
This reminds me of my father. He was a jazz lover and Wes was one of his favorite artists. Used to sit there and listen for hours as he played this on his system back then...
I talked to several Vietnam War veterans The song most played was this song! A brother told me they would play this over and over again, the THE YEAR WAS 1966
I have been listening to Wes Montgomery, since I was a kid and I really liked this song so much that I now play it for my G-Children. Especially the babies who seem to want to cry.
This song soothes them right to sleep.
Every time.
1.) Wes Montgomery: Guitar
Ray Barretto: Congas
Ron Carter: Bass
2.) Soul Jazz
3.) 12 Bar blues
4.) I had to put this song on the list because Wes is one of the best jazz guitarist ever.
Wes Montgomery's music is the epitome of cool. He was the master of jazz guitar in every respect: creating beauty with a perfect tone, all the right notes, wonderful chords, and brilliant improvisations.