Pat Metheny digs deep into what made Wes Montgomery great

Pat Metheny has won 20 Grammy Awards. He's on tour in 2023, something he's done most years when there wasn't a pandemic. His recording career spans almost 50 years and includes multiple Gold and Platinum albums. But if you really want him to open up, get him talking about Wes Montgomery—his guitar hero. If you like what you hear, please hit the "subscribe" button. It won't ask for your email address or your credit card number. And please tell your friends about Further Wes Bound, extra material from our documentary film Wes Bound, the Genius of Wes Montgomery.

[philsarkol]

I can not think of Pat without seeing him smile. Such a lovable guy...and the way he is talking about his passion for Wes is engaging and constructive at the same time. He has found his own voice, instantly recognisable...and precisely that is what he has gained of listening to Wes!!

[MascarasMil]

Than you Kevin. I’m a 60 yr old lawyer that began playing guitar a little over a year ago. I’ve always loved the instrument and have respect for all the different players from Hendrix, EVH, Page, Clapton, Robert Johnson, Roy Clark, and many many others. Wes Montgomery stood above them but I never really knew why. I knew they all looked up to him, and his music was fantastic, but only when I picked up the instrument did I truly begin to appreciate and understand all of them, and for that matter, the guy at the local bar who has committed 30 years to playing. Like everything in my life, I’ve committed to learn and develop and this isn’t a “for fun” thing. I want to truly learn and understand. I found your channel today and it is enlightening. Thank you!! And thank you WM!

[Genghis]

Pat Metheny Group, Offramp album opened a new world for me. Then one great album after another followed .
😊 RIP Lyle Mays.

[timavery]

Remembering Lyle Mays …my wife and I ( then girlfriend ) were at NTSU when Lyle was there …touch with greatness. Such an incredible talent. Didn’t know him personally but saw him play many times. Just astounding. Anyway -of course, the amazing music he did with Metheny & band.

[ericgendell]

I first heard Pat when "Phase Dance" was released and getting alot of airplay on FM radio. I was immediately moved to the depths of my soul. At that point I was immersed in Hendrix, Santana and John McLaughlin, but was smitten by Pat's airy, elegant melodic playing which was like entering a whole new dimension of bliss.

My high regard for Pat's genius has only grown over the years. I have only seen him perform live once, back in the mid 1980's with Lyle Mays but the experience was memorable. His youthful, vitality and energy was infectious and helped lift me out of a deep depression.

Pat is a living legend and one of the most important voices not only of jazz guitar, but of modern and contemporary music, an evolution of the Wes Montgomery lineage into whole new dimensions. Pat speaks so clearly, eloquently and beautifully which is what one would expect of a genius of Pat's caliber. All the musicians with whom Pat has played and composed throughout the years is a cast of genius who have facilitated Pat's playfully serious or seriously playful curiosity and inventiveness to the heights and aeries of his musical vision.

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[Colonel_Of_Truth]

Wow! I'm so glad I found this channel. Wes Montgomery was my first and most enduring guitar influence, and this is a treasure

[MADHIKER]

Wes Montgomery was my introduction to a life long love of jazz. I was in college then in 1970. Thank you Wes!

[frankmurphyburr]

I just discovered Wes recently, I am 64 now, I've been playing guitar since 1979, all rock music, some folk, but I am SO GLAD I have discovered jazz guitar and jazz music, better later than never, Pat Metheney is a genius too.

[Otto-Nuys]

Pat hits the nail on the head, it's about storytelling rather than virtuosity. There are enough virtuoso guitarists out there already. Find your own voice, because you have it! That does not mean that you cannot learn anything from the stories of Wes, Trane, Rollins and Miles. Listen to them and tell your own story with the material instead of imitating them. They also had their inspirations. Miles, for example, praised Frank Sinatra for his timing.

[cynthiastory]

I'm fan of Wes Montgomery too. I play Keyboard. I listen to other Jazz pianist, but listening to Jazz guitar helps.
Thanks 😊 From Kingsville, Ohio 🎉 😀 ❤

[LucasMichailidis-jv]

Interesting how Pat never wanted to play the trumpet but ended up with a signature sound (the synclavier) which is very trumpet sounding.

[elmolewis]

Pat is such an eloquent speaker and he could go on about Wes for hours. Great interview.

[sunnyseacat]

Highly enjoyable time listening to Pat Methany talk about why he loves Wes Montgomery's playing. And Pat seems as humble and approachable as Wes Montgomery.

Where is the full interview? There MUST be more...

[chrisstaples]

Nobody is more articulate about music than Pat Metheny. Always a pleasure to hear him speak, and even more of a pleasure to hear him play.

[tylon]

That Half Note set is my favorite by album by Wes.

[shovelhead]

What an enjoyable conversation! Was intriduced to Wes Montgomery in a 7th grade music class back in 1970. Not a musician but have just enjoyed listening to Wes Montgomery since tgat time🤙

[genec]

Wes been my favorite since early 60's and was fortunate to hear him live just before he passed.

[brettgarsed]

So much love for this man and his music. Every word he says is worth hearing. As a rock and pop, non-jazz musician myself, I was able to gain so much influence and great ideas from him. Musicians of every style and genre should listen and try to learn from the giants like Pat. It's a wealth of knowledge.

[michaelbutler]

pat really nails wes and his abilities.

[devindoherty]

8:32 this is one of the best explanations of not only wes but the concept of improvising in general. yeah pat!!