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Wes Montgomery

03/06/1923-06/15/1968 in Indianapolis, IN

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  • Contemporary Jazz
  • Bebop
  • Classic Jazz
  • Hard Bop
  • Jazz Fusion

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Biography

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others. Montgomery was known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb which granted him a distinctive sound. ... (see more)


Albums by Release Date

Smokin' At The Half Note album cover
Smokin' At The Half Note
by Wes Montgomery
The Incredible Jazz Guitar album cover
The Incredible Jazz Guitar
by Wes Montgomery
Movin' Along album cover
Movin' Along
by Wes Montgomery
Finest Hour album cover
Finest Hour
by Wes Montgomery
Bumpin' album cover
Bumpin'
by Wes Montgomery
Jimmy And Wes-The Dynamic Duo album cover
Jimmy And Wes-The Dynamic Duo
by Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery

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