I love the part where Wes says if he had been taught the guitar he wouldn't be the player he was because the teacher would have told him what he can't do..
well, he did ask some very interesting questions and seems a genuine, knowledgeable fan. If he hadn't done this interview we'd never have heard Wes interviewed.
Was just thinking the exact same thing, i hate when interviewers do all the talking, they ask a question and than answer it themselves so annoying and it shows their intelligence level as well
@@PBNG70 yeah it’s cringeworthy I agree thankful for the interview but this cat has a big ego to feed and Wes not use to doing televised interviews didn’t probably know any better Wes was shorted a good twenty years of life sad 😞
He's right about Joe Diorio. Joe is still playing and still one of the best players out there. I took a master class with him and it really changed my playing permanently. Wes was a humble, sweet guy.
Wes had such a cool way of talking, every bit as cool as his playing. Some of his phrasing and speaking rhythm kind of reminds of (of all people) William F. Buckley with a mid-west accent, but without the affect. He's got to be the most un-self-conscious, unpretentious super star there ever was!
Wes told me the same thing about Nelson Symonds. He said "there is a guy in Canada who could do what he did in chords and if Nelson left Canada it would be the end of his career." Wes had a beautiful soul. He was one of the greatest guitarist the world has ever known, but was very humble and freely gave advice and guidance. I will forever praise and honor this great man. The group in this video is the same group with his two brothers and Billy Hart (from DC) that was with Wes the last time I saw him at the Bohemian Caverns in Washington DC in early 1968, a couple of months prior to his death. In live performances, Wes played jazz even when doing popular songs like Windy. He is the only guitarist I've ever heard who would do "impossible" stuff while playing the guitar.
Wes Montgomery was just phenomenal. He had a God-given talent that set him aprat. What a virtuoso! My favorite album is: JAMES AND WES THE DYNAMIC DUO. JAMEof course is the Hammond B3 master Jimmy Smith! WOW!!!
2dasimmons I was only in grade school when my Dad brought that album home and it immediately became a favorite of mine too. They were two of my Dad's favorite jazz artists, so I inherited his taste.
I think this interview is great, the mutual respect for one another, almost like a conversation between two good friends. I love the interviewer's questions and commentary and Mr. Montgomery's anecdotes and replies. Very fascinating piece of history, thank you Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Rockwell.
In defence of the interviewer. Well, maybe an explanation!Wes had a lisp and his voice frankly was both difficult to understand and a little comical. I’m wondering if the interviewer is actually trying to protect Wes from ridicule. Interestingly there’s a BBC clip of Ronnie Scott appearing to speak on behalf of Wes when announcing tunes for his tv appearance in the UK. The assumption is that it’s racist. I think that is wrong. I think it’s because RS was afraid one of his heroes would sound comical to the general public. It’s quite possible that I am completely wrong but it is what I think has happened here.
Wes Montgomery: a legendary artist and- by impressions here- a very intelligent guy and a true professional. He was gone within a couple of years of this interview- too soon, still a young man. So glad this was recorded for posterity. A Great Brother.
You're right, I stand corrected. The host stated that he had first heard of him "in 1959, which was nine years ago". He collapsed and died suddenly of a heart attack on a June morning in 1968, after having told his wife that he wasn't feeling well. I remember becoming terribly saddened by this as a child. It was a terrible year- 1968- having lost both Martin and Bobby within weeks of each other- and to lose such a fine artist and attractive gentleman left me feeling that God didn't care about anyone good, at all.
The host,Jim Rockwell is a perfect interviewer and he could say for the past, the present,and the future at that time,introducing for the audience and future listeners the "story" of a legend .Genius don't speak for them .As Reinhardt Wes's expression , confidences and secrets are not in words but in Music Language.Nice fellows,genius,and shy .I love and admire them of course as you !
Very deep insight. The talented people inside the so-called recording industry more than often break an artist because it is kill or be killed way before the public get the opportunity to hear their individual voices. It is good to hear this echoed by such a luminary. Truth is fearless.
This host was very much inappropriate .. he had no idea who Wes was, if he did, he would shut up and let the legend talk. This way we were forced to listen to his crap, in order to hear a few words from Wes. Appalling indeed ..
@@sega62s , I couldn't agree more. You see it all through this comments section. It's asinine. I saw and heard a good interview. But jerks are everywhere.
Well let's not forget about another self taught guitar player who did what the three afore mentioned players could do. Johnny Smith played with sophistication class and virtuosity. Btw i love Wes Django And Christian
First time I heard Wes Montgomery on the radio,I figured he was using all his fingers and a thumb pick,as most jazz guitarists did.Then I looked him up on UA-cam and was instantly shamed.How anyone can play all those notes with only his thumb?Amazingly talented and completely modest.Wes is greatly missed.He was a monster guitarist and musician.
I had the pleasure of seeing Nelson Symonds play a few times. He was a wonderful player and a very humble guy. Nelson often played in the most modest of rooms in front of tiny/indifferent audiences (e.g., downstairs at Rockheads, a long defunct club in Montreal). It's astonishing to me to hear Wes lavish such praise on him--not that it wasn't deserved.
Wes was always a gentleman. I wish someone would have that damn dork interviewer shut there hell up. He interviews himself, not the guest (Wes Montgomery).
I agree with all you, about the Interviewer. I think the interviewer over-stated his intro by being too forma-tic,posing questions and answering them himself which should have been left for Wes to answer. Still a Great interview, because it was about The Incredible Wes Montgomery. Good day to all!
I love you Wes!! I discovered him one day sitting in bed ill and scared. It was October 2020 and I was trying to avoid stress. I didn't want to hear anymore politics and awful news. I didn't want to watch tv or movies. That left only music...after searching up Aretha with the Ray Bryant Trio and listening to that album where Aretha's all but 19 -(maybe) UA-cam brings me this warm smiling man. It was titled "Here's that rainy day..." It was perfect.
Am I the only one who find unappropriate "So, who are the other great guitarists around?" as a first question? Come on, you have Wes Montgomery in front of you. Is it not enough?
Incredible information from Wes. The contact mic is a bit distracting. The interviewer is talking too much but he does know what he’s talking about. I’ll give him that.
Its amazing how the greatest jazz guitarist ever.. Wes Montgomery is also SOO HUMBLE! Giving recognition to unknown players. That hardly EVER happens today in music!
back in the time when jazz guitarist were "major stars"...
A major jazz guitarist plays 100,000 chords for 3 people. A major rock guitarist plays 3 chords for 100,000 people.
@Ayustria Salma not when this interview was being recorded.!.. not even close
@@dgmoore Nowadays, the new generations are easily impressed by poor quality musicianship. They don't know what good musicianship is anymore.
Better than now still though.
I love the part where Wes says if he had been taught the guitar he wouldn't be the player he was because the teacher would have told him what he can't do..
This right here
Best ever guitar player and musician. He passed away at age 45, 😢too young.
Terrible interview. Host talks too much then asks about other guitarist
How dare Wes Montgomery interrupt this host?! I am appalled at Wes' occasional contributions to the host's superior self-indulgent ramblings!
Hahahah....
well, he did ask some very interesting questions and seems a genuine, knowledgeable fan. If he hadn't done this interview we'd never have heard Wes interviewed.
Exactly!
Was just thinking the exact same thing, i hate when interviewers do all the talking, they ask a question and than answer it themselves so annoying and it shows their intelligence level as well
@@PBNG70 yeah it’s cringeworthy I agree thankful for the interview but this cat has a big ego to feed and Wes not use to doing televised interviews didn’t probably know any better
Wes was shorted a good twenty years of life sad 😞
Wes not only a great guitar player but a great guy..! The pride of Indianapolis!
This host is so full of himself it is hilarious. Poor Wes, had to put up with this.
What?
We miss you Wes,,,,,
The guy is the host and the guest.
:)
He's right about Joe Diorio. Joe is still playing and still one of the best players out there. I took a master class with him and it really changed my playing permanently.
Wes was a humble, sweet guy.
I wanted to hear about non resolving chords, not the host droning on!
Jim, did you ever hear the jazz phrase LAY OUT?
two and a half minutes to ask a single question
Wes had such a cool way of talking, every bit as cool as his playing. Some of his phrasing and speaking rhythm kind of reminds of (of all people) William F. Buckley with a mid-west accent, but without the affect. He's got to be the most un-self-conscious, unpretentious super star there ever was!
Is this the host's monologue or an interview of Wes?
No kidding! What a pompous @$$!!
C. Fishel Wes was so patient & cool.with this 'sophisticate'.......oh man
I know! I'm like "Dude!!! Let the man Talk!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Genius feels more than they can explain !
I don't see it that way. He's being nothing but complimentary. And he's asking good questions. I don't see that Wes was annoyed, at all.
He died not long after this interview from a heart attack.
Wes was a genius!
wes rules! he still does today!
the interview guy is talking sooo much. what a pitty.
right words! HE STILL DOES TODAY! like other incredible musicians like him!
Yes, I'm still waiting for Wes to say something.
I agree, would someone shut the interviewer up!!!
Wes told me the same thing about Nelson Symonds. He said "there is a guy in Canada who could do what he did in chords and if Nelson left Canada it would be the end of his career." Wes had a beautiful soul. He was one of the greatest guitarist the world has ever known, but was very humble and freely gave advice and guidance. I will forever praise and honor this great man. The group in this video is the same group with his two brothers and Billy Hart (from DC) that was with Wes the last time I saw him at the Bohemian Caverns in Washington DC in early 1968, a couple of months prior to his death. In live performances, Wes played jazz even when doing popular songs like Windy. He is the only guitarist I've ever heard who would do "impossible" stuff while playing the guitar.
@@joe_pieI call it natural gifting you can ask 1000 guitarist to play a Wes line and when Wes play the same line it's sounds like now if the others.
I wonder "if" Wes had lived on, where would he be in Music? I wish I would have meet him, he seemed so down-to-earth. Good day again...
Wes Montgomery was just phenomenal. He had a God-given talent that set him aprat. What a virtuoso! My favorite album is: JAMES AND WES THE DYNAMIC DUO. JAMEof course is the Hammond B3 master Jimmy Smith! WOW!!!
2dasimmons I was only in grade school when my Dad brought that album home and it immediately became a favorite of mine too. They were two of my Dad's favorite jazz artists, so I inherited his taste.
Musically...just better than everyone else. His lines were memorable and distinct.
Does Wes actually speak? Not sure if he's not just an ornament - thought it was an interview with Wes...
Wes’ wife Serene just died April 17, 2020. They had 7 kids. Wes was a grandfather when he died at 45.
This is one of the best videos I have seen in years. Thanks, Dave.
Oh man I wish this guy would just let Wes talk.. what a missed opportunity
I think this interview is great, the mutual respect for one another, almost like a conversation between two good friends. I love the interviewer's questions and commentary and Mr. Montgomery's anecdotes and replies. Very fascinating piece of history, thank you Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Rockwell.
Wes was one of the most distinctive sounding and tasteful of all guitarists with a unique approach and a beautifully , warm, full and rounded tone .
I wish I could have interviewed him.
In defence of the interviewer. Well, maybe an explanation!Wes had a lisp and his voice frankly was both difficult to understand and a little comical. I’m wondering if the interviewer is actually trying to protect Wes from ridicule. Interestingly there’s a BBC clip of Ronnie Scott appearing to speak on behalf of Wes when announcing tunes for his tv appearance in the UK. The assumption is that it’s racist. I think that is wrong. I think it’s because RS was afraid one of his heroes would sound comical to the general public. It’s quite possible that I am completely wrong but it is what I think has happened here.
Wes was a true gentleman.
Wes Montgomery: a legendary artist and- by impressions here- a very intelligent guy and a true professional. He was gone within a couple of years of this interview- too soon, still a young man. So glad this was recorded for posterity. A Great Brother.
It was actually a couple of months.
You're right, I stand corrected. The host stated that he had first heard of him "in 1959, which was nine years ago". He collapsed and died suddenly of a heart attack on a June morning in 1968, after having told his wife that he wasn't feeling well. I remember becoming terribly saddened by this as a child. It was a terrible year- 1968- having lost both Martin and Bobby within weeks of each other- and to lose such a fine artist and attractive gentleman left me feeling that God didn't care about anyone good, at all.
The host,Jim Rockwell is a perfect interviewer and he could say for the past,
the present,and the future at that time,introducing for the audience and future listeners the "story" of a legend .Genius don't speak for them .As Reinhardt
Wes's expression , confidences and secrets are not in words but in Music
Language.Nice fellows,genius,and shy .I love and admire them of course as you !
Very deep insight. The talented people inside the so-called recording industry more than often break an artist because it is kill or be killed way before the public get the opportunity to hear their individual voices. It is good to hear this echoed by such a luminary. Truth is fearless.
wes blew me away with his glissandeo approach to music a giant
This host was very much inappropriate .. he had no idea who Wes was, if he did, he would shut up and let the legend talk. This way we were forced to listen to his crap, in order to hear a few words from Wes. Appalling indeed ..
batica wtf are you saying, this interview is spot on, its a dialogue not a monologue, you must be a egocentric asshole
@@sega62s , I couldn't agree more. You see it all through this comments section. It's asinine. I saw and heard a good interview. But jerks are everywhere.
Well let's not forget about another self taught guitar
player who did what the three afore mentioned players
could do.
Johnny Smith played with sophistication class and
virtuosity.
Btw i love Wes Django And Christian
Johnny was also a trumpet player!
First time I heard Wes Montgomery on the radio,I figured he was using all his fingers and a thumb pick,as most jazz guitarists did.Then I looked him up on UA-cam and was instantly shamed.How anyone can play all those notes with only his thumb?Amazingly talented and completely modest.Wes is greatly missed.He was a monster guitarist and musician.
Didn't he pass not long after this interview? Such a humble, soft spoken dude. No wonder he was so well-liked.
I had the pleasure of seeing Nelson Symonds play a few times. He was a wonderful player and a very humble guy. Nelson often played in the most modest of rooms in front of tiny/indifferent audiences (e.g., downstairs at Rockheads, a long defunct club in Montreal). It's astonishing to me to hear Wes lavish such praise on him--not that it wasn't deserved.
The interviewer doesn't STFU until 2:34 when we finally hear Wes
:
I’ve never heard Wes speak/ interviewed before
The interviewer liked hearing himself speak more than Wes Montgomery.
Wes Montgomery had such a great warm, round, and dynamic voice on guitar. God bless him. Peace.
3:00 Joe Diorio!! Nice!
I hosted a jazz show for 17 years. A cardinal rule in interviewing is the guest speaks twice as much as the host. This clown never learned that
You guys are not tuned in at all. the host is merely a jazz expert, not an egomoaniac.
Albeit a Jazz expert, these people are still perceptive to seeing the host as a prick, which he is.
Wes was always a gentleman. I wish someone would have that damn dork interviewer shut there hell up. He interviews himself, not the guest (Wes Montgomery).
I never knew this interview existed. Cool!
The interviewer just waffles on geepers
The host's comment about 'Prestige' never releasing a bad album is so true.
Riverside
I agree with all you, about the Interviewer. I think the interviewer over-stated his intro by being too forma-tic,posing questions and answering them himself which should have been left for Wes to answer. Still a Great interview, because it was about The Incredible Wes Montgomery. Good day to all!
Wes is on the Mt Rushmore of jazz guitar.....
I love you Wes!! I discovered him one day sitting in bed ill and scared. It was October 2020 and I was trying to avoid stress. I didn't want to hear anymore politics and awful news. I didn't want to watch tv or movies. That left only music...after searching up Aretha with the Ray Bryant Trio and listening to that album where Aretha's all but 19 -(maybe) UA-cam brings me this warm smiling man. It was titled "Here's that rainy day..." It was perfect.
I like the host tho
Wes was so modest and soft spoken, if you didn’t hear his playing you’d never know he was a total badass on the guitar. RIP Wes Montgomery!
Super Humble Giant!
Wes Montgomery obviously doesn't know what he's talking about. We need to hear more from the interviewer.......
I wanna say thanks to black people. Without them. We dont have blues and jazz
- Joe Diorio: ua-cam.com/video/2HCV5QeN2Ts/v-deo.html
- Nelson Symonds: ua-cam.com/video/5hJCW2-SZoE/v-deo.html
thank you Dave - cliff in Tokyo where's part 2 -1000?
Interview guy talks too much !
Humble...
A giant!
What is this video came from?
DVD?
Can we buy it?
Wes Montgomery, one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time
One chill dude, his personality totally comes out in his playing.
Am I the only one who find unappropriate "So, who are the other great guitarists around?" as a first question? Come on, you have Wes Montgomery in front of you. Is it not enough?
Gone way too soon. He was the greatest jazz guitarist I’ve ever heard. ❤
Django Reinhardt....
So humble, considering his greatness...
Wes was a patient gentleman to put up with that ass.
Does anyone know the date this was done. Wes must have passed away soon after this.
Nelson Symonds! Never heard of of him
Wes was so great!!
Interviewer talked to much
Such a nice guy. Died way too young.
No Wes, I know more about you than you do, so let me talk.
Stop hating on the interviewer! This is great stuff all around.
The interviewer liked hearing himself speak more than Wes Montgomery.
Quincy Jones has Wes’ voice.
Nice o the guy to invite Wes to his one on one lecture 😳🙄
So Precious ... every word is full of wisdom!!!
Good gigs STILL come this way - word of mouth!
7:11
This host talks too much!!!
❤❤❤ привет из Сибири❤ спасибо🙏💕
Year of interview?
how dare Wes! LOL
JIm Rockwell, "People in Jazz" tv show - this interview recorded in 1968.
Amazing people never heard of Nelson Simon even after Wes was humbled by him!
4:07 that face lol
It says Jim Rockwell has a Bachelor’s Degree in mortuary science in his bio. Hahaha. It’s true!
whats the point?
Incredible information from Wes. The contact mic is a bit distracting. The interviewer is talking too much but he does know what he’s talking about. I’ll give him that.
4:13 for Wes instantly checking a non-guitarist on what was such a clear and present difference between he and Nelson Simon’s chord facility.
Its amazing how the greatest jazz guitarist ever.. Wes Montgomery is also SOO HUMBLE! Giving recognition to unknown players. That hardly EVER happens today in music!
Fantastic. Such a nice warm person, like his music. Where's the performances?
How frustrating to watch this inept interview. I'd like to watch an edited version with all of the interviewer's observations deleted.
What did he mean that he couldn't bring his guitar cause he was working? 3:30
Wes did his best talking with his guitar. This guy is NOT a good interviewer!
Back then if a black guy walked into the wrong club or bar he would get a beating or thrown in jail.