The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery

This landmark album serves as a definitive showcase for Wes Montgomery's revolutionary guitar techniques, particularly his distinctive use of thumb-picked single-note lines and harmonically rich octave melodies. Supported by the impeccable rhythm section of pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Albert Heath, Montgomery applies his innovative approach to a mix of jazz standards and enduring original compositions like Four on Six and West Coast Blues. Widely considered a high watermark in his studio career and selected for the National Recording Registry, 'The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery' cemented his legacy as one of the most significant and influential guitarists in modern jazz.