Twisted Blues is a jazz guitar tune by Wes Montgomery. It was released in 1961 on the Riverside album So Much Guitar! and was composed by Montgomery himself. The studio version showcases his bluesy, post-bop approach and runs as a lengthy improvisational piece. A famous 1965 live performance features Harold Mabern on piano, Arthur Harper on bass, and Jimmy Lovelace on drums, capturing the quartet in high intensity. The track has appeared on various reissues and compilations, highlighting Montgomery's inventive guitar language and his ability to stretch a blues into extended jazz exploration.
