Wes Montgomery



First NameWes
Last NameMontgomery
Age43 (age at death)
Date of BirthMarch 6, 1925
Date of DeathJune 15, 1968
Star SignPisces
Occupation CategoryJazz Musician
Music GenreJazz
Music StyleSoul Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz-Pop, Contemporary Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz
Music MoodElegant, Sophisticated, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Gentle, Reserved, Warm, Relaxed, Wry, Earnest, Literate, Earthy, Witty, Calm/Peaceful, Playful, Passionate, Stylish, Exuberant, Confident
InstrumentGuitar, Guitar (Electric)
  • Wes Montgomery
  • Wes Montgomery
  • Wes Montgomery
  • Wes Montgomery
  • Wes Montgomery

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including Pat Martino, George Benson, Emily Remler, Kenny Burrell, Pat Metheny, and Jimi Hendrix. Digitaldreamdoor named Montgomery the greatest jazz guitarist of all time.


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Filmography

Selected Wes Montgomery film and TV show credits:


Composer Credits

1970
Maidstone
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Other Crew Credits

1965
Tempo
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Soundtrack Credits

2009
The Missing Person
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2003
Anything Else
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1964
The Hollywood Palace
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