Who today plays like Wes Montgomery?

[sunvalleylaw]

I like that style, and wonder if any modern players follow in that style or sound. I know of course about George Benson, but I was wondering if there are any others.

Here are a couple vids as examples:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXvdU7f-q7I


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqn3PF_DcSg&feature=BFa&list=AL94UKMTqg-9BVhSJB8iY2-MuYyfzjEtjQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDZ1jR5sB6M&feature=related

[sunvalleylaw]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW2pFhSo8Cg&feature=autoplay&list=AL94UKMTqg-9BVhSJB8iY2-MuYyfzjEtjQ&playnext=3

another really good one.

[mrmudcat]

My honest opinion there is no one alive playing that compares to Wes............... or im drawing a blank:thwap

[jpfeifer]

I love Wes Montgomery! Of all the Jazz guitarists out there, he has the best sound and best style to my ears. I never get tired of listening to him. His tone and overall feel is so interesting. I don't know of any players who do only the Wes Montgomery thing but there are a lot of guys that were very influenced by him.

Lee Ritenour did a whole album that was a tribute to Wes since he was such a big influence on his playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAUCwytfx9Q&feature=related

Eric Johnson was also a big Wes Montgomery fan. Check out this song called "Manhattan" where he does a great Wes Montgomery style

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRPJtLV_imk

[mrmudcat]

Nice vids JP:AOK

[player]

Yep.Eric definitely put some meat in the style.many moons ago when living in Chicago I saw Weather Report Live.they're jazz fusion.the lead player did have sounds much like Wes.just good stuff.liked Pat Metheny also