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.

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