Airegin
Wes Montgomery, 1960, from The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery. Solo by Wes Montgomery.
He tears through Sonny Rollins' fast changes with uncanny ease, proving his thumb technique could handle bebop tempos.
Airegin by Wes Montgomery is #7 in our ranking of the best Wes Montgomery guitar solos. The solo is played by Wes Montgomery and the song was released in 1960.
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Who played the guitar solo on Airegin?
Wes Montgomery played the solo on Wes Montgomery's Airegin (1960).
What guitar was used on the Airegin solo?
A gibson l-5ces, according to widely reported accounts.