D-Natural Blues

Wes Montgomery · 1960 · Blues original, The Incredible Jazz Guitar

Context

Blues composed by Montgomery, recorded on 26 January 1960 as a quartet with Tommy Flanagan. Second track of the album regarded by many as the peak of his studio work, in which his thumb technique and octaves stand out.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• West Coast Blues (1960)
• In Your Own Sweet Way (1960)
• Mister Walker (1960)
• Airegin (Wes Montgomery) (1960)
• Full House (1962)
• Cariba (1962)

Sources

• EN: The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery

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