Features
5 Great Wes Montgomery Recordings
Impressions:
From the classic live album Smokin’ at the Half Note, this album features Wes backed up by the great Miles Davis rhythm section.
Highlight- Wes uses a 3 stage solo format, single note, octave, and chord, that he incorporated many times in his improvisations. One of the high points of the solo is stage 3 – Wes using chords all over the neck, and some great riff like patterns to create excitement.
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