Wes Montgomery, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Wes Montgomery

American jazz musician

Date of Birth: 06-Mar-1923

Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jun-1968

Profession: composer, guitarist, jazz guitarist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist.
Montgomery was known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb, which granted him a distinctive sound.
He often worked with his brothers Buddy and Monk and with organist Melvin Rhyne.
Montgomery's recordings up to 1965 were oriented towards hard bop, soul jazz, and post bop, but around 1965 he began recording more pop-oriented instrumental albums that found mainstream success.
His later guitar style influenced jazz fusion and smooth jazz.