Wes Montgomery

[Vee's Treasure Suite]

When I was a teenager trying to be an adult, I fell in love with Wes Montgomery. For me it was more than just a teenage fancy. I felt genuine appreciation for his excellent style. His gentle sound caressed my ears on many nights as I drifted into a melodic slumber. Hail To The King Of Jazz Guitar! Although this documentary contains some color photos, it also contains some quality black and whites.

[Dr. Simon F. Quattlebaum]

Indeed, as a teen, I was turned on to Wes' stuff from CTI Records. A Day in the Life, Down Here on the Ground; these were my introductions to being jazz 'hip'. The documentary presented by you sums it all up! Thanks for sharing!

[Vee's Treasure Suite]

Thanks Simon. I love SoleManKing for starting this page. I am enjoying the stimulating interaction. Very educational.

[Edie Antoinette]

Wes does something to me---A Day In The Life? I was through---it put me into Wes Land to this day!
Excellent post Vicky!

[Lydell Jackson]

Didn't learn about him 'til late in my adult life. Beautiful soulful simplicity. Lyrical Genious. Music created from the spirit of a man for the spirit of man. I LOVE WES! I've found several vinyl originals from Wes over the years and they are part of my treasured collection. I have one verve/EMI, London release that was released in 1967, "Wes Montgomery - California Dreaming" ... It has a young blonde chick on the cover...this was an attempt I'm sure to appeal to a wider European (London) and American audience. There were still so many who would not accept nor support the idea of a "Negro/Colored" face on the front cover. Wes does appear on the back in a black and white photo (keeping with our theme here), with a great infectious smile!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for starting this post Vee.

[Vee's Treasure Suite]

....And thank you Lydell for your supportive comment.

[Shelley "SoleMann" King]

I never heard of him, but i can dig it :-)

[Edie Antoinette]

That is amazing... we older ones have our work cut out then. He was big when you were born Sole.

[Edie Antoinette]

Where ARE you my Vee??!!!