Jazz Greats: Wes Montgomery

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968)

  Source: Wes Montgomery - Wikipedia

  Wes Montgomery is considered a main influence on Artist such as George Benson; his technique of creating soft tones with is Guitar is almost mythical in Jazz quarters. Have a fun filled Saturday and please take a listen here: If you could see me now , Lover man , Four on six and West coast Blues

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Background information
Birth name	John Leslie Montgomery
Born	(1923-03-06)March 6, 1923 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died	June 15, 1968(1968-06-15) (aged 45) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genres	Jazz, soul jazz, crossover jazz, mainstream jazz, hard bop
Occupations	Guitarist, composer
Instruments	Guitar
Labels	Riverside, Verve, A&M
Associated acts	Montgomery Brothers, Lionel Hampton, Paul Chambers, Freddie Hubbard, Cannonball Adderley, Harold Land, Nat Adderley, Jimmy Smith, Don Sebesky, Jimmy Jones, Milt Jackson, Jimmy Cobb, Percy Heath, Tommy Flanagan