WEST COAST BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet
“west coast blues” is a blues-jazz composition credited to Wes Montgomery, first recorded in 1959 for his album The Wes Montgomery Trio.
The song has been covered by many artists drawn to its smooth, relaxed swing feel.
Musically, it is based on a blues form with subtle chord substitutions. It evokes the laid-back atmosphere of the American West Coast and features Montgomery’s signature melodic phrasing.