Smokin' At The Half Note LP (180g) fg_Manufacturer_Will Records and the title track 'Champion'

and the title track 'Champion'

Once we had gone through all the demos that Dolores and I had worked on and decided that we had such a strong album we knew it would be the right thing and the best way that we could honour Dolores

and incisive ballads

putting in weekends of work to have this beast ready for sunnier days

redefining what it means to be a heavy band

Smokin' At The Half Note LP (180g) fg_Manufacturer_Will Records and the title track 'Champion'In honor of Wes Montgomerys centennial, Smokin At The Half Note (1965) is essential listening for anyone who wants to hear why Montgomerys live shows were considered the pinnacle of his brilliant and incredibly influential guitar playing. He never played with more drive and confidence than he does here, supported every step of the way by a genuinely smokin' Wynton Kelly Trio.