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Born: March 06, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: June 15, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Wes Montgomery was one of the great jazz guitarists, a natural extension of Charlie Christian, whose appealing use of octaves became influential and his trademark. He achieved great commercial success during his last few years, only to die prematurely. It had taken Wes a long time to become an overnight success. He started to teach himself guitar ... Continue Bio >>

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Eleanor Rigby (Beatles Tribute)

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Discography:
Guitar Tapestry
2009 Wes Montgomery Trio - A Dynamic New Sound [LP]
2005 Live in Belgium 1965
1970 Eulogy
1968 Road Song
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Member Of: The Mastersounds The Montgomery Brothers More >> Similar Artists: Pat Martino Kenny Burrell Grant Green Joshua Breakstone Tal Farlow More >>

Influenced By: John Coltrane Sonny Rollins Django Reinhardt Barney Kessel Charlie Christian More >> Followers: Dave King Ryo Kawasaki Hubert Laws Jimmy Ponder Pat Martino More >>

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