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.

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Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery

Saturday
Dec 27

8:00 pm

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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Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery

Sunday
Dec 28

12:00 am

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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