Wes Montgomery: A Celebration Concert

Sun, Feb 9 2:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

Celebrate one of the greatest and most influential jazz guitarists of all time in a new concert special. WES MONTGOMERY: A CELEBRATION CONCERT honors the centennial of the Hoosier-born artist whose guitar sounds defined a generation of jazz music and left a lasting global musical legacy. During his career, Montgomery won two Grammy Awards and was named "Jazz Man of the Year" by Record World in 1967. He played alongside many of the greatest names in music, including Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Quincy Jones, and fellow Hoosier Freddie Hubbard. His sound is defined by the iconic way he would play his guitar using the direct touch of his thumb on the strings, producing a softer, more melodic tone. Recorded before a live audience in the WTIU studio, the concert features the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Associate Professor Brent Wallarab, and a performance by the celebrated jazz trio of guitarist Dave Stryker, organist Bobby Floyd, and drummer Sean Dobbins. WES MONTGOMERY: A CELEBRATION CONCERT reveals the genius of Montgomery through both his music and interviews with the performers.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

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