Rank #18Jazz1960sDeceased

Wes Montgomery

His thumb-picking technique and octave runs made him the most influential jazz guitarist of the post-bop era.

97% approval

About Wes Montgomery

His thumb-picking technique and octave runs made him the most influential jazz guitarist of the post-bop era.

Stats

Overall Rank
#18
Genre
Jazz
Era
1960s
Upvotes
18,900
Downvotes
500
Approval
97%

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