Jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery is known as one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. DL Media has announced that Resonance Records will be releasing long lost West Montgomery tapes, Echoes of Indiana Avenue, on March 6th. The release will coincide with Montgomery’s 88th birthday. This will be the first full album of previously unheard Montgomery music in over 25 years.
In addition to the fully restored music, there will be a 24-page deluxe digipak showcasing rare family photographs that are being seen for the first time. The album is named after Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis because this is where Wes played frequently, and was the center of music for Indiana. Zev Felderman of Resonance Records said, “We felt it was very important to pay homage to Indiana Avenue, which many historians consider to be the nerve of the African American community in Indy during the 50’s when these recordings were made. Wes was a part of this community.”
In June 1965, Montgomery released the classic “Smokin’ at the Half Note”, and in 1966 and 1969, he won Grammy Awards for “Best Instrumental Jazz Performance.” Montgomery passed away in 1968 leaving a great legacy for the jazz world.
For more information: http://www.resonancerecords.org/artist.php?artist=Wes+Montgomery
Source: DL Media Press Release
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