Interesting Facts: Wes Montgomery is one of the greatest of all the jazz
guitar players. He had a unique style of playing by using
the fleshy part of his thumb and
also pioneered the use of octaves on the guitar. Wes has influenced many guitarist players to this day.
March
6,1925 - June15,1968
Born in
Indianapolis, Indiana
Instrument
Played: Guitar
Influenced
by: Charlie Christian
By Chelsea
Mrs. Johnson, 4th Grade, February 2007
Mrs. Johnson, 4th Grade, February 2007
Listening to:
West Coast Blues
West Coast Blues
