In this lesson we look at part 1 of the solo wes montgomery played on four on six from smoking a the half note free tab download. This is my take on this wonderful jazz composition by the legendary guitarist wes montgomery i hope you like it. In case you have the lyrics to four on six and want to send them to us, fill out the following form. They seem to be a culmination of what wes montgomery is about. Print and download wes montgomery four on six guitar recorded versions with tab. Choose from wes montgomery sheet music for such popular songs as days of wine and roses, in your own sweet way, and four on six. It sounds like hes playing rootfifth, rootfifth up until then using the chords listed here. This album is the live equivalent of the incredible guitar albumwes montgomery cooking with a seasoned and communicative piano trio on a. Wes montgomery four on six high quality sheet music available for download. Four on six is one of best known and most often covered composition by legendary jazz guitarist wes mongomery. This doesnt mean, however, that martino wasnt like everyone else influenced by. Four on six by wes montgomery and wynton kelly trio on amazon. Wes montgomery four on six live transcription youtube. Sep 09, 2009 this album is the live equivalent of the incredible guitar album wes montgomery cooking with a seasoned and communicative piano trio on a set of jazz compositions, standards, and original material.
Martino and montgomery s styles, however, were quite different, one rapidfire postbop, the other bluesbased hard bop. If four on six can be called wes montgomery s most famous selfpenned tune although he wrote a few other great ones west coast blues jumps to mind, then his solo on smokin at the half note is almost certainly his most famous solo on the tune. Ive listened to some of his songs like four on six and full house, but i. How to lay in the style of wes montgomery bebop scales one of the other scale concepts that can be found in wes singlenote playing are bebop scales. Celebrating the birthday of one of the most influential guitarists ever wes montgomery march 6, 1923 june 15, 1968. Apr, 2014 wes montgomery with wynton kelly trio four on six 1965 personnel. These 8note scales are often used over three different types of chords, 7th, m7 and maj7 shapes. The performances are reasonably wellrecorded and consist of blue. Wes montgomery download high quality complete mp3 albums. Learn how to play wes montgomery songs for drums, piano, bass and acoustic guitar online. Wes montgomery with wynton kelly trio four on six 1965 personnel.
In 1960, wes montgomery s album the incredible jazz guitar was released with on it two of his most famous compositions, west coast blues and four on six. Wes montgomery four on six guitar tab in g minor download. According tonpr, the nickname wes was a childs abbreviation of his middle name, leslie. Four on six starts with a bouncy, coolsounding bass riff played alone at first, but with wes coming in and playing a melody on top the next time through. Im getting what percy heath is playing up until about 40 seconds here. No regrets for buying the cd and replacing my vinyl. Unit 7sam jones firstly, allow me to wish you all a most happy new year 2004and, there cant be a much better way to commence the new year than with one of wes montgomerys most wellknown solos. Print and download in pdf or midi four on six wes montgomery.
It contains alternate takes from previous albums for riverside. Four star very good record in the line of fusion and other montgomery titles, mixes soft jazz and strings, very good record if you like this period of wes. Most of its tracks exemplify two of montgomerys distinguishing techniques. The album hits its apex with the two middle tracks four on six and west coast blues. The incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery is an album by american jazz guitarist wes montgomery.
Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Recorded at a 1965 concert, wes montgomery is heard with pianist martial solal in a quartet on three numbers, tenor saxophonist johnny griffin is added on blue monk, and there are also four tunes with an octet also including hans koller and ronnie scott on tenors and baritonist ronnie ross, in addition to griffin and solal. I have compiled a collection of 26 solos featuring jazz greats herbie hancock, booker little, max roach, grant green, stan getz, slide hampton, thelonious monk, jackie mclean, cuong vu, clifford brown, roy haynes, woody shaw, sonny rollins, jon. Wes montgomery fans and guitar jazz lovers, check this out. Volume two is release aff 18, wes montgomery solitude as stated in the sleeve notes. So im just starting to get into jazz guitar, and i was wondering if you have any suggestions for a good wes montgomery album to get started with. One of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century, montgomery was known for an unusual. Four on six tab by wes montgomery guitare electric. It was first released on 1960 incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery album recorded with tommy flanagan, bassist percy heath and drummer albert tootie heath.
If you want to download a free e book of 15 ii valt i licks then subscribe to my newsletter. Four on six guitar tab by wes montgomery with free online tab player. An acquaintance of mine showed me some material from the incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery and i find four on six to just be phenomenal. Four on six from wes is one of five new behop selections from the kit walker standard transmission bundle. It appeared on his live recording, smokin at the half noteverve, with the wynton kelly trio, which included jazz legends. Four on six sheet music for guitar download free in pdf or midi. Martino and montgomerys styles, however, were quite different, one rapidfire postbop, the other bluesbased hard bop. Wes montgomery the best of wes montgomery 1967, vinyl. Dec 12, 2016 this is my take on this wonderful jazz composition by the legendary guitarist wes montgomery i hope you like it. Lyrics to four on six lyricsmania staff is working hard for you to add four on six lyrics as soon as theyll be released by wes montgomery, check back soon. One of the most influential guitarists of the twentieth century, montgomery was known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb and his extensive use of octaves, which gave him a distinctive sound. Its so much fun to play the mix of bassline, single note melody and chords, all included in the 4 on 6 melody.
Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. While all three are possible, wes tended to focus more attention on the first. Known for his octave jazz style and ability to turn pop into jazz, wes is one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived. One of the most widely regarded voices of jazz guitar in the 50s and 60s, montgomery died in his hometown in 1968. If four on six can be called wes montgomerys most famous selfpenned tune although he wrote a few other great ones west coast blues jumps to mind, then his solo on smokin at the half note is almost certainly his most famous solo on the tune. Four on six by wes montgomery is one of my all time favorite tunes. Wes montgomery tequila drums, bass and acoustic guitar. The incredible jazz guitar of wes montgomery wikipedia. Wes montgomery down here on the ground releases discogs. Song information for four on six wes montgomery on allmusic.
On this recording he literly plays through the history of jazz guitar on. The definitive ortf recording four on six,impressions,the girl next door,heres that rainy day,jingles,to wane,full house,round midnight,blue n boogie west coast blues,twisted blues mp3 flac. Music notes for leadsheet melody chords only sheet music by wes montgomery. Btw, if you were wondering what the meaning of the song title four on six is, it refers to a 4 4. No one can deny that this is worth adding to any jazz collection. The alternative wes montgomery is a compilation album by american jazz guitarist wes montgomery that was released in 1982. Includes guitar recorded versions with tab for guitar in g minor. Unit 7sam jones firstly, allow me to wish you all a most happy new year 2004and, there cant be a much better way to commence the new year than with one of wes montgomery s most wellknown solos. Pat martino and wes montgomery were two of the most famous guitarists to emerge out of the 60s jazz scene, an era that saw the guitar raised to the status of saxophones and trumpets. Wes montgomery unit 7 solo transcription and analysis by.
Extraordinary personnel ron carter, herbie hancock, ray barretto, etc, well worth the record on several tracks. Ultimate guitar pro is a premium guitar tab service, available on pc, mac, ios and android. I have always enjoyed reading and looking at the transcriptions in downbeat magazine over the years. Four on six text guitar tab by wes montgomery songsterr. John leslie wes montgomery march 6, 1923 june 15, 1968 was an american jazz guitarist. Click the button to download four on six guitar pro tab.
His older brother monk dropped out of school to sell coal and ice, gradually saving enough money to buy his brother wes a four string. Learn how to play wes montgomery songs for drums, bass and acoustic guitar online. Pdf download playalike wes montgomery four on six 86 kb. In fact, more than a few big band arrangements of four on six use bits and pieces of his solo in different locations. Wes montgomery wes montgomery greatest hits amazon. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as django reinhardt and charlie christian and influencing countless others, including george benson, kenny burrell, royce campbell, grant green, jimi hendrix, steve howe, russell malone, pat martino, pat. Music notes for guitar tab sheet music by wes montgomery. John leslie wes montgomery was an american jazz guitarist. Music notes for leadsheet melodychords only sheet music by wes montgomery. This version of four on six, from his album smokin at the half note with the wynton kelly trio, has all the trappings of a montgomery classic. Wes montgomery guitar, wynton kelly piano, paul chambers bass, jimmy cobb drums from the album smokin at the half.
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