It was in Summer of 1968 when I heard an ambulance wailing past my home at 3911 Clarendon Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana. Later to my dismay I discovered that it went to the residence of the infamous West Montgomery. His album "A Day in the Life" had many evenings put my children to sleep. They enjoyed it greatly and would ask that I have it repeated on the stereo player.
After Wes' passing, the album became even more popular among the jazz greats of Indianapolis and you would hear people whisper his name. At the night clubs, patrons would ask for selections from this album. Even when I visited Mr. B's in Chicago, the Ramsey Lewis Trio played one of the selections...do I remember Wes, yes!
Christmas 2012
13 years ago
2 comments:
Wow! I really appreciate your knowledge and love for jazz music. I can't say that I share your knowledge, but I can certainly grow from it. I've been trying to find some of the artist and music you have mentioned. Thanks for opening my world to the world you have experienced.
Ida D.
i absolutely love wes. what a legacy he left for us.
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