Wes Montgomery Net Worth is$1.6 Million Wes Montgomery Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Bobby Broom, Royce Campbell, Grant Green, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Russell Malone, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Joe Diorio, Tuck Andress, David Becker, Randy Napoleon, and Emily Remler.
Full Name Wes Montgomery Date Of Birth March 6, 1925 Died 1968-06-15 Place Of Birth Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Profession Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew Nationality American Spouse Serene Montgomery Children Robert Montgomery, Charlene Grayson Siblings Monk Montgomery, Buddy Montgomery Awards Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Grammy Hall of Fame Music Groups Montgomery Brothers Movies Jazz Icons: Wes Montgomery: Live in '65, Maidstone, Wes Montgomery: In Europe 1965 Star Sign Pisces
# Fact 1 Plucked the melodies and chords on his guitar with the thumb of his right hand (no guitar pick unlike so many of his fellow musicians). 2 Was a huge influence on legendary guitarist Hank Garland . 3 Portrayed by guitarist Tony MacAlpine in the film Crazy (2008). 4 Grandfather of actor Anthony Montgomery . 5 Played guitar. 6 Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1983.
Soundtrack Title Year Status Character Black Mass 2015 performer: "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" The Trials of Cate McCall 2013 performer: "Tune Up" Bi no tsubo TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 The Central Park Five 2012 Documentary as John L. 'Wes' Montgomrey, "Next Level" / writer: "Next Level" - as John L. 'Wes' Montgomery The Missing Person 2009 performer: "In Your Own Sweet Way" Anything Else 2003 performer: "Gone with the Wind" Bullet 1996 writer: "Next Level" Husbands and Wives 1992 performer: "West Coast Blues" 1960 - as John L. {Wes} Montgomery / writer: "West Coast Blues" 1960 - as John L. {Wes} Montgomery Maidstone 1970 performer: "Love Theme from 'The Sandpiper' The Shadow of Your Smile" The Hollywood Palace 1967 TV Series performer - 1 episode
Miscellaneous Title Year Status Character Tempo 1965 TV Series subject - 1 episode
Self Title Year Status Character The Joey Bishop Show 1968 TV Series Himself The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1968 TV Series Himself - Guest The Hollywood Palace 1967 TV Series Himself - Jazz Guitarist Adventures in Jazz 1949 TV Series Himself
Known for movies Husbands and Wives (1992)
Black Mass (2015)
The Central Park Five (2012)
Anything Else (2003)
$1.6 Million
