Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 (2007)

Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 (2007) poster

Wes Montgomery shines a light on one of the most unique and influential guitarists in music history. These beautifully filmed programs from the spring of 1965 feature Wes, in intimate studio settings, leading three different lineups through some of his best-known tunes, including "Four On Six", "Jingles" and "West Coast Blues". This rare footage, complete with rehearsals, between-song banter and closeup camera angles, illuminates We's extraordinary musical vocabulary and unconventional picking technique. An in-depth, song-by-song analysis by legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny makes this DVD a guitar lover's dream.

Director: Bob Carruthers
Genre: Music
Runtime: 78 min
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Production: Coda Publishing Limited
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 about?
Wes Montgomery shines a light on one of the most unique and influential guitarists in music history. These beautifully filmed programs from the spring of 1965 feature Wes, in intimate studio settings, leading three different lineups through some of his best-known tunes, including "Four On Six", "Jingles" and "West Coast Blues". This rare footage, complete with rehearsals, between-song banter and closeup camera angles, illuminates We's extraordinary musical vocabulary and unconventional picking technique. An in-depth, song-by-song analysis by legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny makes this DVD a guitar lover's dream.
Who directed Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65?
Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 was directed by Bob Carruthers.
Who stars in Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65?
Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 stars Wes Montgomery, Stan Tracey, Rick Laird, Jackie Dougan.
How long is Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65?
Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65?
Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 is a Music film.
Where was Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 produced?
Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery Live in '65 was produced in Netherlands.