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Born: March 06, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN
Years Active: 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:
2009 Wes Montgomery Trio - A Dynamic New Sound [LP]
2005 Live in Belgium 1965
1970 Eulogy
1968 Road Song
1968 Live at Jorgie's and More
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Member Of: The Mastersounds The Montgomery Brothers More >> Similar Artists: Pat Martino Grant Green Kenny Burrell Robben Ford Emily Remler More >>

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

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