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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.
Feb 21, 2022 · The Very Best of Wes Montgomery (Full Album) John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. [1] Montgomery was known for an unusual technique...
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Jun 11, 2024 · Wes Montgomery (born March 6, 1923, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.—died June 15, 1968, Indianapolis) was an American jazz guitarist who was probably the most influential postwar improviser on his instrument.
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Mar 6, 2023 · MARTÍNEZ: Wes Montgomery was just 45 when he died in 1968, but Whitfield says his influence lives on on stage and in mentoring the next generation of jazz. WHITFIELD: Wes was one who believed...
Jan 10, 2023 · Wes Montgomery was a jazz guitarist who is widely considered one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. He is known for his distinctive playing style, which featured a strong,...
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"Wes" Montgomery was an American jazz guitarist. 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...
Sep 26, 2007 · In his short but prolific recording career Wes Montgomery reinvented the jazz guitar, while his name — and his sound — became synonymous with the instrument he played.
