Music1958–1968
Wes Montgomery
Indianapolis guitarist who pioneered octave playing on the guitar and is widely cited by virtually every jazz guitarist as the most important influence on the instrument.
Origin
Indianapolis, Indiana
Genre
Jazz
The Cultural Record
Discography
Tequila1966
Boss Guitar1963
Cannonball Adderley and the Poll-Winners1960
Navy Swing2004
The NDR Hamburg Studio Recordings2020
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