The late guitar ace who spurned the jazz world, climbed the pop charts and lived in terror of taking a solo

In a rare interview, Wes Montgomery revealed the insecurities that forced his retreat from jazz, even as he was celebrated as ...
Iowa Public Radio

The late jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery was born 100 years ago today

Recordings of Wes Montgomery inspire and even intimidate living guitar players like Mark Whitfield, who's known for his own recordings with some of the biggest names in pop and jazz. MARK WHITFIELD: ...
WFYI

Celebrating the musical collaboration of Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith

Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to his recordings with the Avenue ...

Pat Metheny called him “the best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life” – meet Pasquale Grasso

Take Pat Metheny, who described the Italian-born/NYC-based guitarist as “the best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire ...
WESA

In Paris Recording, Guitarist Wes Montgomery Shows His Head For Melody

This is FRESH AIR. Wes Montgomery was one of the most famous jazz and pop guitar players ever. Our jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says Montgomery was a virtuoso with a good head for melody. A new reissue ...
Capital Public Radio

The late jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery was born 100 years ago today

Wes Montgomery's distinctive sound continues to inspire and challenge contemporary musicians. His sound came, in part, from using his thumb on the guitar strings instead of a pick. Recordings of Wes ...