I wanted a blue dominant tone for this composition in homage to the great jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.

Released in 1960 on his album "The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery"; this piece has become a jazz standard.

The color blue is traditionally associated with the blues; both for its melancholic mood and its characteristic rhythm. In "West Coast Blues;" Montgomery explores a 6/8 blues; which gives the song a tonal color that evokes both a certain melancholy and a great softness. The "blue musical color" evokes introspective emotions and a relaxed atmosphere. The unusual time signature; combined with Montgomery's unique touch; gives the song a warm and intimate sonic texture; much like a soft; hushed blues.

Montgomery's music heard in my studio inspired these shades of blue.

I made a similar composition on paper ("West Coast Blues"; 50X50 cm; 2024).