Ches Smith and We All Break: Path of Seven Colors review – a tour de force of jazz innovation
Haitian traditions inspire the percussionist’s exhilarating hybrid of melodic drums, evocative vocals and fiery improvisation
August 2015
Wes Montgomery: The Unissued 1965 Half Note Broadcasts review – a mellow broadcast from the past
A relaxed and fluent night’s entertainment from the great guitarist and the Wynton Kelly trio, captured in New York’s Greenwich Village
August 2014
Nigel Price Organ Trio: Hit the Road review – tribute to a smooth tradition
Price and co have the measure of Grant Green and Wes Montgomery's style, but closer listening also reveals their audacity and advanced techniques, writes John Fordham
May 2006
Pat Martino , Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
(Blue Note)
January 2006
Wes Montgomery, Live in Belgium 1965
(Gambit)
March 2005
Wynton Kelly/Wes Montgomery, Smokin' at the Half Note
(Verve)
August 2001
Building a jazz library
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In our new series on building a jazz library, John Fordham picks out a landmark recording. This week, The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery
