Wes Montgomery
A Day In The Life
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April 5 - 11, 2026
Year of Release: 1967
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A Day In The Life
Watch What Happens
When A Man Loves A Woman
California Nights
Angel
Eleanor Rigby
Willow Weep For Me
Windy
Trust In Me
The Joker
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Wes Montgomery was one of the best guitarists in Jazz history. I discovered his music through research of Billboard's
#1 Jazz Album chart. He had four #1 albums on his own, and another #1 with Jimmy Smith. He started his musical in 1958,
and continued until his untimely death at age 45 in 1968. He released more than 20 albums in less than 10 years as a
frontman and co-headliner. After his death, additional original recordings were also discovered in archives and today are
considered "treasures" by fans. He had written over 60 original compositions which have come to be regarded as many
"standards." His unique guitar style was labeled as a brand new approach: The octave technique, chord melody, and
chord soloing playing still is today as unmatched. Wes Montgomery debuts this week on WSVNRadio, with his 1967 #1 release,
A Day In The Life. It remained at the top of Billboard's Jazz Album chart, for a total of 35 weeks.
The title track (originally recorded by The Beatles) is pure Jazz styled, the Wes Montgomery way. "Watch What
Happens" is a great background music relaxer. "When A Man Loves A Woman" (Percy Sledge) it's just a beautiful
cover, Jazz style, by Wes Montgomery. If you're familiar with the Sirius XM channel Escape, Montgomery's version will
easily fit, as the format for Escape are well-known popular songs, as instrumentals. Another station to add, Delaware's
WINF FM 89.5. (They combine well-known pop instrumentals and original pop recordings.) "California Nights"
continues the great relaxing Jazz, with Wes Montgomery's outstanding guitar. "Angel" (written by Wes Montgomery)
is another smooth sounding guitar track.
"Eleanor Rigby" (The Beatles) is a very good cover, as Wes Montgomery puts his own touch of guitar jazz to the
Beatles classic, along with string accompaniment, just as the original did. "Willow Weep For Me" is another great
Jazz track, having a cool Jazz sound. "Windy" (The Association) was a huge hit for Montgomery, as his cover of
this '60s hit simples shines, in its upbeat and Jazzy style. "Trust In Me" is a great, laid back easy-going
lounge styled Jazz track. Another great mood setting relaxer. Beautiful. "The Joker" ends this great album,
an upbeat and snappy Jazz track.
A Day In The Life captures 10 great guitar-driven Jazz styled instrumentals, that only Wes Montgomery can place
his own classic touches on each song. As mentioned, the Sirius XM Escape channel can easily include this album to their
playlist format. Likewise, Classic Jazz stations. Wes Montgomery was truly a unique and gifted guitarist. He had his
own style and sound. His guitar was pure, crafted, and legendary. Although he left us at age 45 (heart attack), he was
taken way to soon. But he left behind his music to be enjoyed, discovered and re-discovered.
Discover Wes Montgomery if you haven't already, just as I did. His music is monumental. Look forward for more of his
music to be reviewed here, on WSVNRadio.net.
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