Wes Montgomery
Credited as Montgomery · Born John Leslie Montgomery
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American jazz guitarist
Born 6 March 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, died 15 June 1968 (sudden heart attack) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (aged 45).
Wes is known for the use of his thumb rather than a plectrum; his trademark use of octaves in both melody and improvisation; his highly original melodic and rhythmic imagination.
Brother of the pianist and vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery (1930–2009), and of the bassist Monk Montgomery (1921–1982). Uncle of Arthur Miles (1949-2024).