“Fitzgerald’s arrangements of Montgomery’s themes are even-tempered and rich in colors and Montgomery’s character. Fitzgerald’s influence, Wes Montgomery, has many devoted fans, and Fitzgerald and his talented ensemble may similarly enamor those who are charmed by Montgomery’s music.”
Read More“My kinda jazz! A tribute to Wes Montgomery by a guitarist who, in years to come, may well be receiving his own tributes. “
Read More“Chicago has spawned legendary talent like Nat King Cole, Herbie Hancock, Bud Freeman, Benny Goodman, Gene Ammons, Ramsey Lewis and a host of guitar greats and blues icons like Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamsons, Muddy Waters and Junior Wells. Now, Tim Fitzgerald joins the brigade.”
Read More“Few can take on this feat and make it feel like anything close to Montgomery’s joyous swinging style. Tim Fitzgerald’s Full House does achieve this, and that’s the short of it!”
Read More“Fitzgerald as a great rhythm section arranger and a performer who has worked with names like Von Freeman, Wycliffe Gordon, Ron Perrillo, Makaya McCraven, Marquis Hill and Denis Charles, he successfully commemorates the spirit of Montgomery, not only as a good guitarist but also as an arranger and band leader.”
Read More“Fitzgerald is a Montgomery scholar and visionary…Fitzgerald doesn’t emulate Montgomery’s playing per se, but the two guitarists have much in common: fleet-fingered dexterity, an affinity for rhythmically advanced material, total command of the harmonic elements inherent in straight-ahead jazz, impeccable touch on the fretboard, mastery of all things syncopated and a grounded reverence for the blues.”
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