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Wes Montgomery
Wes Montgomery
NameWes Montgomery
Birth/Death Dates1925-1968
Where in IndianaMarion County--Indianapolis
When in Indiana1923-1968
Notable ForMontgomery was a jazz guitarist. He played with the Lionel Hampton band, and in a trio with his brothers. In 1965 he won a grammy for his album "Goin' Out of My Head." His album, "A Day in the Life" was the bestselling jazz album in 1967.
DescriptionMontgomery is wearing a light colored jacket. He has a moustache.
SubjectMontgomery, Wes, 1925-1968
Jazz
Jazz musicians
Musicians
African Americans
Guitarists
African American guitarists
African American jazz musicians
Grammy Awards
Item IDP0303_P_BOX92_FOLDER20_WES_MONTGOMERY
Source of ImageIndianapolis Recorder Collection (P 0303). Indiana Historical Society
Digital CollectionNotable Hoosiers (DC 010)
Bibliography/NotesInformation taken from: The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, IU Press, 1994.
Copyright NoticeDigital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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