Collection: Wes Montgomery

John Leslie Montgomery

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).

In Groups:
Gene Morris And His Hamptones, Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra, The Mastersounds, The Montgomery Brothers, The Montgomery-Johnson Quintet, The Wes Montgomery Quartet, The Wes Montgomery Trio, Wes Montgomery All-Stars, Wes Montgomery Group, Wes Montgomery-Harold Land Quartet, Wes Montgomery-Harold Land Quintet