Wes Montgomery is perhaps the most influential, widely admired jazz guitarist since #CharlieChristian. He re-invented the instrument with his thumb-plucking technique, his innovative approach to playing octaves, and his inventive, masterful execution of complex lines. Stevie Wonder wrote two tributes to Montgomery: "Bye Bye World" and "We All Remember Wes," which George Benson recorded for his 1978 live album Weekend in L.A. Pat Martino released Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery in 2006. Car

Celebrating Wes Montgomery's centennial birthday (March 6, 1923 - June 15, 1968). Wes was perhaps the most influential, widely admired jazz guitarist since Charlie Christian. He re-invented the instrument with his thumb-plucking technique, his innovative approach to playing octaves, and his inventive, masterful execution of complex lines. He was not skilled at reading music, and learned complex melodies and riffs by ear. Instead of using a guitar pick, Montgomery plucked the strings with the fle