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Wes Montgomery

Wes Montgomery Wes Montgomery American jazz guitarist (1923–1968) John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist.[1] Montgomery was known for his unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb and for his extensive use of octaves, which gave him a distinctive sound. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Wes Montgomery Photo of Montgomery during a recording session in the mid-1960s Background information Birth name John Leslie Montgomery Born (1923-03-06)March 6, 1923 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Died June 15, 1968(1968-06-15) (aged 45) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Guitar Years active 1947–1968 Labels Pacific Jazz, Riverside, Verve, A&M Website wesmontgomery.com Close Montgomery often worked with his brothers…

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GENRES: Jazz, Guitar