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Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery

Discover the story of a legendary jazz guitarist and composer from Indiana. Wes Montgomery was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. This first full-length documentary of Wes Montgomery is told through the eyes of his youngest child, Robert Montgomery.

Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery

56m 46s

Discover the story of a legendary jazz guitarist and composer from Indiana. Wes Montgomery was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. This first full-length documentary of Wes Montgomery is told through the eyes of his youngest child, Robert Montgomery.

Episodes

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    Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery

    56m 46s

    Discover the story of a legendary jazz guitarist and composer from Indiana. Wes Montgomery was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. This first full-length documentary of Wes Montgomery is told through the eyes of his youngest child, Robert Montgomery.

Schedule

  • Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery: TVSS: Iconic

    Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery

    Thursday
    Feb 6

    1 Hour

    The life and career of jazz guitarist and composer Wes Montgomery, including his early years in Indiana, his rise to fame with the Lionel Hampton Big Band, his solor career and death at age 45.

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