Smokin' at the Half Note — 1965

A peak of live jazz guitar with a swinging rhythm section. Warm and beloved. A genre classic. Not the first record to reach for, but well worth reaching for.

On vinyl: First pressings command high prices; a quality reissue will often sound better anyway.

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More from Wes Montgomery — where to go next

If you have Smokin' at the Half Note, these are the Wes Montgomery records worth reaching for next.

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   The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery1960 · Jazz
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