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Wes Montgomery

Wes MontgomeryAKA John Leslie Montgomery

Born: 6-Mar-1925
Birthplace: Indianapolis, IN
Died: 15-Jun-1968
Location of death: Indianapolis, IN
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Remains: Buried, New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Jazz Musician, Guitarist

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Superb jazz guitarist

Brother: Buddy Montgomery (vibraphonist)

    Grammy 1966 for Going Out of My Head
    Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1983





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