In Paris: The Definitive ORTF Recording

by Wes Montgomery

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The Execrable Bede An astounding performance, equal to any captured during the Riverside years, with a sublimely incendiary Johnny Griffin on 3 tracks. Reproduced directly from original tapes, & for the 1st time, the Montgomery Estate, other musicians &/or their estates will be compensated. Audio fidelity surpasses that of the universally praised Half Note recordings. Purchased June 15, the 50th anniversary of Wes' death

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1.	Four on Six 06:35 video	buy track
2.	Impressions 10:03
3.	The Girl Next Door 06:44	buy track
4.	Here's That Rainy Day 08:31	buy track
5.	Jingles 12:33
6.	To Wane 11:09
7.	Full House 10:48
8.	'Round Midnight 09:26	buy track
9.	Blue 'N Boogie/West Coast Blues 13:14
10.	Twisted Blues 13:42

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In Paris: The Definitive ORTF Recording captures jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery on his only tour of Europe on the night of March 27, 1965 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France. The first official release of this legendary concert, In Paris is being released in partnership with the Institutnational de l'audiovisuel (INA) with remastered, high-resolution audio transferred directly from the original tape reels. The concert was organized by jazz producer and impresario Alan Bates to the great delight of European audiences who had long wanted to see Wes perform live, but his severe fear of flying had kept him in the states. Featuring an all-star band with pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Arthur Harper and drummer Jimmy Lovelace, with special guest tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, the deluxe 2CD set includes an extensive 32-page booklet with stunning archival photos taken at the concert from famed music photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir; essays from historian and director of operations in jazz studies at Rutgers University, Vincent Pelote, Resonance producer Zev Feldman and associate producer Pascal Rozat from INA; plus interviews with pianist Harold Mabern, renowned guitarist Russell Malone and more.

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released January 26, 2018

Wes Montgomery — guitar
Harold Mabern — piano
Arthur Harper — bass
Jimmy Lovelace — drums
Special Guest Johnny Griffin — tenor saxophone

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“(Wes Montgomery) was the main man back then in the ’60s, so everybody knew about him. If you were a kid and wanted to learn about jazz guitar, he was at the top of the list.” -John Scofield

As demonstrated above, Montgomery inspired generations of jazz musicians, especially guitarists. Combining beautiful melodies with chordal fluidity, Wes' style is instantly recognizable. ... more

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