Transcriptions

Transcription involves transcribing music from records, and simply put, it is a form of copying. However, the process of transcribing note by note requires extraordinary patience and passion. Depending on how it is done, the resulting transcription may feel different from the original recording, thus putting the transcriber’s musical skill to the test.

In Japan, some transcriptions are overseen by notable guitarists such as Kiyoto Koizumi, Sadayoshi Nakamure, and Takaaki Miyanoe. Here, with the kind cooperation of our fan club member “GIBSON BOY,” we will periodically introduce transcriptions that have not been published.

1. WEST COAST BLUES (trans:West Coast Blues/Jazzland JLP-20)
2. YESTERDAYS (trans:Wes Montgomery Quartet/Jazz625/Vap VPLR-70469)
3. GROOVE YARD (trans:Groove Yard/The Montgomery Brothers/Riverside RLP-362)
4. THE THUMB (trans:Tequila/Wes Montgomery/Verve V6-8653)
5. FOUR ON SIX (trans:Wes Montgomery Live In’65/Jazz Icons 2.119003)
6. WES’ TUNE (trans:Montgomeryland/Pacific Jazz PJ-5)
7. FAR WES (trans:Montgomeryland/Pacific Jazz PJ-5)
8. DOUJIE take-7 (trans:The Alternative/Wes Montgomery/Milestone M-47065)
9. FULL HOUSE (trans:Wes Montgomery Live In ’65/JAZZ ICONS 2.119003)