Wes Montgomery
1923–1968 (age 45)
Jazz Guitarist
Biography
Wes Montgomery redefined the jazz guitar with soulful inventiveness, blending thumb-picked melodies and harmonies that continue to inspire musicians around the world.
He is laid to rest at New Crown Cemetery and Mausoleum, where admirers honor his legacy as a trailblazing artist whose music still speaks with warmth and grace.