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Wes Montgomery's stage performances were regarded as the pinnacle of his brilliant, incredibly influential guitar playing. And none other than Pat Metheny called Smokin' At The Half Note, recorded in 1965 at the New York club of the same name, "the absolute greatest jazz guitar album of all time". The fantastic guitar solo on Unit 7 alone confirms every letter of that statement.
Montgomery, backed by the Wynton Kelly Trio, never played with more verve and confidence. His technique of plucking the strings with his thumb instead of a pick produced a round, expansive sound. The opening of Miles Davis' "No Blues" is followed by Tadd Dameron's "If You Could See Me Now" - and Montgomery's ballad interpretations are in the same league as his blues, they are simply outstanding.
1. No Blues
2. If You Could See Me Now
3. Unit 7
4. Four On Six
5. What’s New