A peak of live jazz guitar with a swinging rhythm section. Warm and beloved. A genre classic. Released in 1965, it's one of Wes Montgomery's later high points.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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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 · JazzStart here
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Smokin' at the Half Note1965 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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