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Wes Montgomery
A hugely influential figure, Wes Montgomery's innovative jazz guitar technique
had a big influence on later generations of guitarists, notably Jimi Hendrix,
George Benson, Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was born
into a musical family (his brothers Monk and Buddy played bass and piano
respectively and performed together as the Montgomery Brothers) although Wes
didn't start playing guitar until he was 19. Inspired by Charlie Christian, he
played in clubs by night while working long hours in a factory by day and was
discovered by sax player Cannonball Adderley...
A Day in the LifeWes Montgomery
A Day in the Life
5:45
Canadian SunsetWes Montgomery
Pretty Blue
5:08
Body and SoulWes Montgomery and Billy Taylor
Movin Along
2:19
Body and SoulWes Montgomery
Movin Along
7:19
My Heart Stood StillNat Adderley, Louis Hayes, Sam Jones, Wes Montgomery and Keter Betts
Work Song
6:25
'Round MidnightWes Montgomery
A Dynamic New Sound
