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GUITAR MAGAZIN
The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery
・Interview by Ralph J. Gleason
・Indianapolis: Birth Of The Gentle / BIOGRAPH #1
・Riverside: I’ve Got A Crush On You / BIOGRAPH #2
・Verve: Twisted Blues / BIOGRAPH #3
・A&M: Stairway To The Stars / BIOGRAPH #4
・Instruments
・Impressions
08/1993 Guitar Magazine / Ritto Music
I review Wes’s iconic albums chronologically and analyze his technique through transcriptions. Under the ‘Instruments’ section, there’s an explanation by Mr. Koizumi about Wes’s guitar. In the ‘Impressions’ section, musicians pay tribute to Wes. I really hope you can check it out, but I wonder if back issues are available.
JAZZ TIMES
The Genius Of Wes Montgomery
“Portrait Of Wes” by Jim Ferguson
・Larry Coryell
・Ted Dunbar
・Paul Humphrey
・Steve Khan
・Pat Martino
・Pat Metheny
・Les Paul
・John Pisano
・Bucky Pizzarelli
・Melvin Rhyne
・Lee Ritenour
・Creed Taylor
・McCoy Tyner
・Phil Upchurch
・Orrin Keepnews On Wes / by Jim Ferguson
July/August 1995 JazzTimes
Articles and essays featuring musicians’ evaluations of Wes, starting with Keep News
SWING JOURNAL
The Genius Of Wes Montgomery
In the Jazz Guitar Encyclopedia Vol.1, there is a feature discussing the allure of eight jazz guitar masters, including Wes Montgomery. Interestingly, this photo was used on the cover of SJ magazine for the first time in its long history. The shot captures the recording session at Van Gelder’s studio, taken by photographer Chuck Stewart.
8/1996 Swing Journal
Jazz criticism (ジャズ批評)
Special Feature: The Complete Works of Wes Montgomery
Entirely dedicated to Wes Montgomery, featuring interviews, essays, technique analyses, live experiences, and more. It includes a comprehensive discography. Even if you’re not a Wes fan, it’s a must-read.
MUSICA JAZZ
WES MONTGOMERY
12/1987 Musica Jazz
An Italian magazine features a special on Wes Montgomery, which seems to include excerpts from Adrian Ingram’s book “Wes Montgomery.” The highlight is four rare shots, likely from his appearance at the Sanremo Festival.
DOWN BEAT
The Thumb’s Up
or what the view is like from the top
interview by Bill Quinn
June 27, 1968 Down Beat
An interview article by Bill Quinn with Wes Montgomery.
DOWN BEAT
Organ-ic Problems and Satisfactions
interview by Ira Gitler
July 16, 1964 Down Beat
An interview article with Wes Montgomery by Ira Gitler.
JAZZHOT
・le parfait WES (Perfect Wess)
“Jazz Hot” in May 65(n°209) has a review of March 27 concert
in Paris and an interview by Pierre Lattes.
5/1965 JAZZHOT
The article features live performances from Wes Montgomery at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris in 1965, along with an interview with Wes. More details will be covered in the section on his Verve Records era.
GUITAR PLAYER
The Godfather of Cool / by Jesse Gress
・Wes Montgomery’s Baddest Solos Note for Note
Greene on Montgomery / by Ted Greene
・Exploring Movin’ Wes Track by Trrack
Encore / by Tom Wheeler
8/1998 Guitar Player
There is an interesting article in the section titled “Encore” about Wes Montgomery’s guitar with heart-shaped inlays. I will feature it on a specific page.
B.M.G
Wes Montgomery / by Jack Duarte
Vol.LIX. No.684 4/1962 B.M.G ( Banjo Mandolin Guitar )
The article about Wes Montgomery’s visit to the UK in 1965 is featured in the following four issues of the monthly comprehensive magazine published in London by Banjo Mandolin Guitar:
Vol.LXⅡ No.721 5/1965 Wes Montgomery / by Ivor Mairants
No.722 6/1965 Wes Montgomery / by Jack Duarte
No.723 7/1965 Wes Montgomery / by Jack Duarte
No.724 8/1965 Wes Montgomery / by Jack Duarte
JAZZ
Wes Montgomery / interview by JIM GOSA
November 1966
1966年５月29日 L.A. KBIG-FM
An interview with Wes Montgomery by Jim Gosa.
SWING JOURNAL
Jazz Best & Best 100 Guitar Masterpieces to Preserve in the 21st Century
An intriguing article titled “Jazz Best & Best 100 Guitar Masterpieces to Preserve in the 21st Century,” based on voting and compilation of 100 iconic guitar albums. Wes Montgomery holds four albums within the top 10, reaffirming his monumental achievements. Particularly noteworthy are “Full House” at 1st place, “The Incredible Jazz Guitar” at 3rd place, “Smokin’ at the Half Note” at 6th place, and “A Day in the Life” at 8th place.
Another article highlights “Verve Masterpieces Best 10,” placing “No Blues” from “Smokin’ at the Half Note” at 8th position, emphasizing its excellence.
May 2000
JAZZ MONTHLY
Vol. 11 No.3
Musicians Talking;
Wes Montgomery/interview by Valerie Wilmer
MAY/1965
JAZZIMPROV
Vol.2, No.4
Transcribed Solos
“Jingles”/Transcribed by Jim Josseln
“In You Own Sweet Way”/Transcribed by Reed Kotler
“Unit 7″/Transcribed by Reed Kotler
Lead Sheets & Analysis
“Jingles”/Analysis by Jim Josseln
“In You Own Sweet Way”/Analysis by Eric Nemeyer
“West Coast Blues”/Analysis by Eric Nemeyer
Website:
http://www.jazzimprov.com
2000/jazzimprov magazine
The magazine primarily focuses on record reviews and musician interviews. In this issue, alongside Buddy’s interview, there is also transcriptions and analysis of Wes’s songs mentioned above. The supplement includes a CD with all previously released content, including Wes’s “Unit 7.”
JAZZ & BLUES
WES MONTGOMERY
a previously unpublished interview
with Ralph Gleason
OCTOBER /1973
In 1961, Ralph Gleason recalled in an interview with Wes Montgomery, “It was easy to talk to Wes, but he became a different person when aware of the microphone. That’s why I regret not setting up a hidden microphone in my living room to record him unnoticed.”
In 1963, Ralph Gleason conducted another interview with Wes Montgomery because he felt that the 1961 interview was not satisfactory. The details of this interview are already introduced on this site.
JAZZ MONTHLY
The Black and White show 1970-80.
The Black and White show 1970-80.
The last of the jazz musicians who retained genuine contact
withthe negro community.
his music was enjoyed by the negro masses with complete love
and understanding.
Desember/ 1970 (No.190)
The title “Black and White Show 1970-1980” includes the statement: “Wes was the last jazz musician to maintain true contact with the Negro society, and his music was enjoyed by the Negro working class with completed love and understanding.”
FRETTS
News from The Fretted Instrument World
WES MONTGOMERY-THE GOLDEN BUT
PARADOXICAL THUMB WES MONTGOMERY
by Lorin L. Stephens, M.D.
1967 VOL.3 Fender Musical Instruments.
A booklet on fretted instruments such as electric guitar, classical guitar, and banjo features an article on Wes Montgomery. This publication was issued by Fender and does not feature promotional photos of Wes with his Coronado II guitar.
GUITAR MAGAZIN
WES MONTGOMERY
Wes Montgomery Feature
WES MONTGOMERY Story Text:Kiyohito Koizumi
Album Guide Selected Discography／Text by Kiyohito Koizumi
Vintage Interview (Reprinted from the August 1993 issue of Guitar Magazine)
Definitely Playing Wes Next Time: Transcription/Examples/Text by Isawa Koji
10/2004 Guitar Magazine / Ritto Music
JAZZ WERELD
Cover Photo／Ton van Wageningen
In a 1968 Dutch magazine, a photo of Wes Montgomery was used without an accompanying article.
8/1968 JAZZ WERELD / Netherlands
GUITAR
GUITAR the magazine for all guitarists
Elctric Guitar Greats No.4 Wes Montgomery
Magazines widely circulated in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Europe
10/1981 Musical New Services Ltd.
JazzTimes
Was Guitarist WES MONTGOMERY a Genius and a Sellout?
The guitarist Wes Montgomery: Genius and a Sellout?
August 2005 JazzTimes
JAZZ NU
Jazz Nu 156 JAARGANG 14 FL.5.95
“Jazz Nu” is a music magazine published in the Netherlands. In the December 1991 issue, No. 156, the cover features a photo by photographer Chuck Stewart of Wes Montgomery performing with the Kellie Trio at the 12th Newport Jazz Festival in 1965. The article likely includes Wes’s biography and details of his appearance on VARA-radio, but specific details are unclear due to the European language context. The magazine also features three additional photos taken in the same studio setting.
De ongelooflijke jazzgitaar van Wes Montgomery
12/1991 Maandblad voor jazz en geimproviseerde muziek
JUST JAZZ GUITAR
Remembering WES
by John A. Kuri
No.16 August 1998 Just Jazz Guitar
MUSICA JAZZ
EARL HINES HA DOMINATO
AL 10°FESTIVAL DI SANREMO
Aprile 1965 MUSICA JAZZ
It is written that Wes participated in the 10th Sanremo Jazz Festival in Italy in 1965.
JAZZ GUITAR BOOK
The Impact of Wes Montgomery
A guitarist who surpassed horn players
Direct descendants of Wes Montgomery’s guitar style
The L5 guitars that Wes loved
Takaki Miyanoe teaches! Classic Wes phrases
And more
Siko Music Entertainment
2007 JAN 19th
DOWNBEART
75 Great Guitarists
DownBeat magazine celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special feature selecting 75 guitarists. The article also includes a reprint of Ralph Gleason’s 1961 interview.
DOWNBEART February 2009
jazz guitar book
Wes Montgomery and the CTI Sound
- Wes meets Creed Taylor
- Octave technique that surpasses orchestration
- All Wes Montgomery works produced by Creed Taylor
- Two signature guitars that express Wes’s “heart” and “sparkle”
- Interview with Larry Coryell, who left unique works at CTI
- Interview with John Tropea, who rose to fame with Deodato’s CTI works
- Interview with Bob James, who knows the CTI sound inside out
- ORGAN LOVE ~ Tribute to Jimmy & Wes ~
- What was Creed Taylor’s unwavering concept?
- Analysis of Wes’s representative works and techniques
- Analysis of CTI guitar works technique – what did Creed seek in guitars after Wes’s passing?
- Examination of arrangements that highlighted Wes
- Everything you wanted to know! Thumb picking & octave technique
Shinko Music Entertainment Released on July 21, 2009
jJazz Hot
John Coltrane – Le Referendum
In the 1962 DownBeat Magazine International Critics Poll, Coltrane was chosen as the top tenor saxophonist, significantly outpacing second-place Sonny Rollins. Similarly, Wes Montgomery was selected as the top guitarist, leaving second-place Barney Kessel far behind.
Wes was featured on the cover, though there wasn’t an article about him. For Coltrane, there was an interview article by a French journalist.
JAZZ HOT No 172 January 1962, France
Jazz Improv Magazine
Jazz Improv Magazine – Volume 7,
Number 4 – Wes Montgomery
Tenth Man: The Life, Music and Genius of Wes Montgomery
Website:
http://www.jazzimprov.com
jazz guitar book Vol.33
Biography/Discography – Instrument Used/Technique Analysis
Pat Martino explains Wes’s “Take the A Train”
Jimmy Ponder, William Ash, and other players connected to Wes share their stories
Shinko Music Entertainment
Released on April 19, 2012
jazz guitar legends Vol.3
CONTENTS
EPISODE 1: Biography
- “The Beautiful Life of a Once-in-a-Lifetime Genius”
- ~ Becoming the Eternal Idol of All Guitarists ~
EPISODE 2: Discography
- “Complete Guide to All Original Albums”
EPISODE 3: Instruments Used
- “The Guitars and Amps that Supported His Career”
EPISODE 4: Signature Phrases
- “Takaki Miyanoe Teaches Wes’s Classic Phrases: A Three-Step Mastery”
- ~ Single Note ~ Octave Technique ~ Chord Solo ~
EPISODE 5: Technique Analysis
- “Getting to the Core of Guitar Playing!”
EPISODE 6: Ad-lib Master
- “Conquering ‘Gone with the Wind'”
- ~ Master the Octave Technique ~
EPISODE 7: Distinctive Techniques
- “Learning Thumb Picking & Octave Technique from Kiyoto Koizumi”
EPISODE 8: As a Composer
- “Analyzing Original Tunes and Wes’s True Value as a Composer”
EPISODE 9: Messages from Musicians
- “The Everlasting Brilliance of Wes Montgomery’s Legacy”
EPISODE 10: Column
- “If You Take Poison, Finish the Plate: Various Wes-Related Stories”
Technique Analysis by Period
- Pacific Years 1957-1958
- Riverside Years 1959-1963
- Verve & A&M Years 1964-1968
Analysis of All Representative Works WES MONTGOMERY SCORES
- Fingerpickin’
- Nica’s Dream
- Four On Six
- Cariba
- No Blues
- Caravan
- West Coast Blues
- Road Song
Shinko Music Entertainment Released on April 18, 2013
GUITAR MAGAZIN
Dreaming of Jazz Guitar and More
No articles specifically focused on Wes.
Rittor Music Released on November 1, 2014
JAZZ HOT
The Thumb/ by Michel Maestracci
Discographie de Wes Montgomery 1957-1968
JAZZ HOT No.551
1998 June
YOUNG GUITAR
The Silent Songs of Jazz Guitar
- Wes was selected as one of the 20 jazz guitar masters who shocked the scene.
- A brief explanation of Wes’s emergence following Charlie Christian during the golden age of modern jazz.
YOUNG GUITAR / Shinko Music Entertainment November 2016 issue
JAZZIZ
Cover Featuring an Illustration of Wes Montgomery
Character Sketch
British animator and illustrator Alastair Graham doesn’t just depict key figures in jazz; he expresses his thoughts freely in his works.
Impressions: Jazz Masters in Black and White Alastair Graham January 30, 2003 Miles Davis graces the cover of this book.
JAZZIZ Language: English Vol. 21 No. 03 Release Date: March 2004
musica JAZZ
Cover Featuring a Photo of Wes Montgomery
Although published in Milan, Italy, this specialist magazine is similar to the American DownBeat, featuring articles on artists, records, and festivals. There are no specific articles about Wes in this issue.
musica JAZZ No. 11 Release Date: November 1963
Guitar Magazin Archives Vol.6
Guitar Magazine Special Edition
This special edition of the monthly magazine “Guitar Magazine” archives and re-edits articles about Wes Montgomery from its inception in 1980 to the present, spanning its long history.
Guitar Magazin Archives Vol.6
2023/4
JAZZ JAPAN Vol.152
Remembering Wes Montgomery
Takaki Miyanoe Talks About His Love for Wes Montgomery
Record Catalog
JAZZ JAPAN Vol.152
2023/5