Looking for Jazz emsembles with a guitar flair


I am a jazz enthusiast and looking for CD's that feature guitar passages and solos. I particularly like guitar phrases that echo the likes of Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery and some of Kenny Burrell styles. The Scofield style is not my cup of tea however.
Looking for your suggestions to add to my library.

Hugo
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The three guitarists you mention that you like all play in the "hard bop" style of jazz that was popular in the 1960's. You might also enjoy some of the guitarists who played in the Swing, bop, and cool styles of jazz. Here's a short list of guitarists to add to those already mentioned: Jim Hall (one of the truly great jazz guitarists); Tal Farlow; Charlie Byrd; George Barnes; Martin Taylor; Ed Bickert; Emily Remler; Grant Green; Jimmy Raney; Pat Martino; George van Eps; Bucky Pizzarelli; Ron Eschete; early George Benson (not his later stuff); Jack Wilkins; and Vic Juris.

Of course, if you want to understand the origins of jazz guitar, then you should also listen to some of the great recordings by Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian.