Wes Montgomery
Electric Guitar Solo on
Mr. Walker (Renie)

About

Wes Montgomery's electric guitar solo is the opening of 2 solos on this recording, before Tommy Flanagan's closing piano statement. Spanning two choruses of the 32-bar AABA form at a moderate 134 BPM with a straight feel in F, the solo runs approximately 1:55. Walker," also known as "Renie," is a Wes Montgomery original from his 1960 album The Incredible Jazz Guitar, featuring a straight-eighth feel that distinguishes it from the swing-based performances that dominate the record. Wes Montgomery was 36 to 37 years old at the time of this 1960 recording.

Wes Montgomery was 36 to 37 years old at the time.