John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (1923 –1968) was an American jazz guitarist who was known for his unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb instead of a guitar pick, and for his extensive use of octaves, which gave him a distinctive sound. He developed this technique not for technical reasons but for the benefit of his neighbors and not waking his children. To support his family, worked as a welder during the day and practiced late at night. Wes Montgomery soon became a world wide star and is regarded as the best jazz guitarist of all times. He was also a musical innovator and introduced Latin-American rhythms, funk, rock and pop into jazz music. Montgomery died of a heart attack, while at home in Indianapolis. He was 45 years old.
Musicians: Igor Leonardi: guitar Milan Stanisavljević: piano Miha Koren: bass Lovro Bone: drums Special guest: Tine Lestan: percussion
Music: jazz
The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club is open from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Live music commences at 8.00 pm.
Sponsor:
Tribute to Wes Montgomery. Photo: Katja Koren
Tickets
Admission: €11.00
Ticket sales: sale points at the Ljubljana Castle, Hostel Celica reception, the lower funicular station, www.ljubljanskigrad.si and all www.mojekarte.si sales points (including Petrol service stations, Kompas offices through Slovenia etc.).
More info: 01 306 42 93 or info-center@ljubljanskigrad.si.
On the day of the concert, tickets can be purchased at the Entrance Pavilion and the lower funicular station until 8.45 pm. The concert ticket includes a return journey on the funicular, which operates until 11.00 pm on the day of the concert.
