Wes Montgomery

Wes Montgomery

CDLCs: 9
Creators: 7 Albums: 7
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About the Artist

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Royce Campbell, Grant Green, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Russell Malone, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Randy Napoleon, and Emily Remler.

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Grant Green Kenny Burrell Joe Pass Pat Martino Tal Farlow Jim Hall Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery Emily Remler Wes Montgomery Trio Johnny Smith

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