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2013-05-10
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Learning Ukulele with Curt
West Coast Blues
A jazz classic by the late jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Wes is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Russell Malone, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Randy Napoleon, and Emily Remler.
Author(s): Publisher: Code: UL536
Main Category: Blues Main Instrument: Any
2026-08-19
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A jazz classic by the late jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Wes is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Russell Malone, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Randy Napoleon, and Emily Remler.
Wes Montgomery 1960s Verve publicity photo with Gibson L-5_CES
West Coast Blues
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Montgomery (March 6, 1923 - June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Royce Campbell, Grant Green, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Russell Malone, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Joe Diorio, David Becker, Randy Napoleon, and Emily Remler.
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- West Coast Blues — • Wes Montgomery • Tommy Flanagan • Percy Heath • Albert Heath. From The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery.
A Guide to Blues Chord Progression for Ukulele A to Z - C Tuning
The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression, with chord grids and substitutions explained.
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progressions in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progressions, with chord grids and substitutions explained.