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DVD featuring Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis demonstrating stunning command of the fingerboard alongside inspired exploration of standards, blues and ballads.
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Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis all feature in this DVD. The four artists here demonstrate stunning command of the fingerboard alongside inspired explorations of standards, blues and ballads. Explosive cascades of notes as well as languid pools of music pour from these maestros' imaginations and fingers. 'The object for me', said Joe Pass, 'is to play music, to communicate, not to show hard things or fast things.' While guitarists will note plenty that's hard and fast in this DVD, somehow these masters make even the impossible appear effortless. Titles are: 'Twisted Blues' (Wes Montgomery), 'Original Blues in G' (Joe Pass), 'Basie's Blues' (Barney Kessel), 'Medley: It Might As Well Be Spring/Things Ain't What They Used To Be', 'Jingles' (Wes Montgomery), 'A Slow Burn' (Herb Ellis & Barney Kessel), 'Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me' (Joe Pass), 'The Shadow of Your Smile' (Barney Kessel), 'Yesterdays' (Wes Montgomery), 'Sweet Georgia Brown). Bonus Tracks: 'Impressions', 'Twisted Blues', 'Here's That Rainy Day', 'Jingles', 'The Boy Next Door' (Wes Montgomery).
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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nigey2000
3 Aug 2005
By Nigel Williams
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This is an amazing dvd. I am a guitarist and have been searching for footage of Wes Montgomery since I discovered his playing. It is a treat to see him execute those great lines with such ease. A great study on the artistry of one of the greatest jazz guitarist of all time. The bonus material of Wes in Belguim makes it a definite bargain. A must have for the serious jazz guitarist. I own all 3 volumes of Legends of Jazz Guitar.
35 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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Intimidating
3 Oct 2002
By Steven C Kelly
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Format:DVD
Priceless footage of 4 guys who knew how to play. The camera angles focus mainly upon the fretboard, enabling us to see how beautiful jazz guitar is when it's played well. If you like jazz guitar, you need this. Be prepared to quit the instrument, though...I'll never play this well.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential to any Wes fan
22 Mar 2007
By Frederick II of Hohenstaufen
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Format:DVD
This dvd has some of the best jazz on film. The bonus footage includes the entire set from Belgium. You'll also be wanting Vol. 2 for the rest of the BBC set (two clips from the BBC are not on Vol. 1).
This dvd shows Wes playing in a very relaxed atmosphere and he clearly is enjoying himself. I've never seen any footage of Wes before so this dvd is a welcome addition to my home. Yes, I love the others on this dvd, but Wes is my favorite guitarist I've ever heard.
This dvd shows Wes playing in a very relaxed atmosphere and he clearly is enjoying himself. I've never seen any footage of Wes before so this dvd is a welcome addition to my home. Yes, I love the others on this dvd, but Wes is my favorite guitarist I've ever heard.
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