Wes Montgomery: The Early Years
- ISBN-10
- 0786629541
- ISBN-13
- 9780786629541
- Category
- Guitar music (Jazz)
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Author
- Wes Montgomery
Description
The artistry exhibited by Wes Montgomery ultimately led to a redefinition of jazz guitar. These transcriptions from Wes' landmark early recorded work capture him in contrasting settings and roles as a sideman, leader and with various group configurations. All solos were carefully transcribed in notation and tablature from Wes' ori- ginal Riverside recordings. Selections include: Scrambled Eggs; Compulsion; Terrain; Ursula; Lolita; Tune Up; Says You; Delirium; and No Hard Feelings.
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