Wes Montgomery

Wes Montgomery albums

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) 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 (Charles F.) and Monk (William H.), as well as organist Melvin Rhyne. His recordings up to 1965 were oriented toward hard bop, soul jazz, and post... [more on Wikipedia]

Top songs: #1: Windy - #2: Georgia on My Mind - #3: Wind Song - #4: Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
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1.1967A Day in the Life35

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1.11/1967

Windy

35
US 44 • US AC 10 • US R&B 48

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instrumental
[A&M/CTI 883]
written by Ruthann Friedman
2.1968Down Here on the Ground10

MP3

1.07/1968

Georgia on My Mind

10
US 91 • US AC 34

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instrumental
[A&M/CTI 940]
written by Hoagy Carmichael & Stuart Gorrell


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has sibling Monk Montgomery


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