Wes Montgomery is the father of modern Jazz guitar, but it was not because he played with his thumb or used octaves. This video explores what is truly amazing about his playing.
Content: 00:00 Intro 00:09 Hearing Wes For The First Time 01:20 An Unpopular Opinion on Wes? 02:09 #1 Not Afraid To Keep It Simple 03:02 #2 The Power Of Short Phrases 04:07 Are You a “Real” Wes Fan? 04:53 Metheny Is The New Wes? 05:28 #3 Repetition Legitimizes 05:59 The Secret to Wes' Phrasing 07:04 Did Wes Know Music Theory? 07:20 How Powerful Music Theory Really is 07:29 Like the video? Check out my Patreon page!
My name is Jens Larsen, Danish Jazz Guitarist, and Educator. The videos on this channel will help you explore and enjoy Jazz. Some of it is how to play jazz guitar, but other videos are more on Music Theory like Jazz Chords or advice on how to practice and learn Jazz, on guitar or any other instrument.
The videos are mostly jazz guitar lessons, but also music theory, analysis of songs and videos on jazz guitars.