Wes Montgomery

Also known as: John Leslie Montgomery

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery was an American jazz guitarist. He is most known for his unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb and for his extensive use of octaves, which gave him a distinctive sound. Montgomery often worked with his brothers Buddy and Monk, as well as organist Melvin Rhyne. His recordings up to 1965 were oriented toward hard bop, soul jazz, and post bop, but around 1965 h…

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Albums (9)

Maximum Swing: The Unissued 1965 Half Note Recordings

Maximum Swing: The Unissued 1965 Half Note Recordings 2023 · Album Live

The Complete Full House Recordings

The Complete Full House Recordings 2023 · Album Live

In Paris: The Definitive ORTF Recording

In Paris: The Definitive ORTF Recording 2018 · Album Live

Live At The BBC Studios 1965

Live At The BBC Studios 1965 2018 · Album Live

Smokin’ in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse

Smokin’ in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse 2017 · Album Live

One Night in Indy

One Night in Indy 2016 · Album Live

The Unissued 1965 Half Note Broadcasts

The Unissued 1965 Half Note Broadcasts 2013 · Album Live

The Small Group Recordings

The Small Group Recordings 1976 · Album Compilation

Live at the Half Note

Live at the Half Note — · Album Live

Singles (3)

Windy

Windy 1967 · Single

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life 1967 · Single

Wind Song

Wind Song 1967 · Single