Montgomery,John Leslie

Montgomery,John Leslie
Montgomery, John Leslie. Known as “Wes.” 1923-1968.
American jazz guitarist noted for his unique, quiet style and for the rich, mellow tones he produced by playing guitar without a pick.

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  • John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery — Wes Montgomery Wes Montgomery Nom John Leslie « Wes » Montgomer Naissance le 6 mars 1925 Pays d’origine à Indianapolis aux États Unis Décès le 15 Juin 1968 à Indianapolis aux États Unis …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Montgomery — Montgomery, sir Bernard Law ► C. del SE de E.U.A., cap. del estado de Alabama, junto al río Alabama; 187 110 h. * * * (as used in expressions) Clift, (Edward) Montgomery Montgomery (del Alamein), Bernard Law Montgomery, 1 vizconde Montgomery,… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Montgomery, Wes — orig. John Leslie Montgomery born March 6, 1923/25, Indianapolis, Ind., U.S. died June 15, 1968, Indianapolis U.S. jazz guitarist. He began playing guitar in his teens, and his principal early inspiration was the late swing guitarist Charlie… …   Universalium

  • Montgomery — /mont gum euh ree, gum ree/, n. 1. Bernard Law, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein ( Monty ), 1887 1976, British field marshal: World War II commander of British 8th Army in Africa and Europe. 2. Richard, 1736 75, American Revolutionary general.… …   Universalium

  • Montgomery — I Montgomery   [mənt gʌmərɪ], Hauptstadt des Bundesstaates Alabama, USA, am Alabama River, 187 000 Einwohner (39 % Schwarze); Alabama State University (gegründet 1874 als College, seit 1969 …   Universal-Lexikon

  • Leslie — /les lee, lez /, n. a male or female given name. Also, Lesley. * * * (as used in expressions) Flynn Errol Leslie Thomson Leslie Townes Hope Howard Leslie Leslie Howard Steiner Leslie Frank John Leslie Montgomery Eric Alfred Leslie Satie Stephen… …   Universalium

  • Leslie — (as used in expressions) Flynn, Errol (Leslie Thomson) Leslie Lynch King, Jr. Leslie Townes Hope Howard, Leslie Leslie Stainer Leslie, Frank John Leslie Montgomery Eric Alfred Leslie Satie Stephen, Sir Leslie …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • john — /jon/, n. Slang. 1. a toilet or bathroom. 2. (sometimes cap.) a fellow; guy. 3. (sometimes cap.) a prostitute s customer. [generic use of the proper name] * * * I known as John Lackland born Dec. 24, 1167, Oxford, Eng. died Oct. 18/19, 1216,… …   Universalium

  • John — /jon/, n. 1. the apostle John, believed to be the author of the fourth Gospel, three Epistles, and the book of Revelation. 2. See John the Baptist. 3. (John Lackland) 1167? 1216, king of England 1199 1216; signer of the Magna Carta 1215 (son of… …   Universalium

  • Montgomery, Wes — orig. John Leslie Montgomery (6 mar. 1923/25, Indianápolis, Ind., EE.UU.–15 jun. 1968, Indianápolis). Guitarrista dejazz estadounidense. Comenzó a tocar la guitarra en su adolescencia y su principal fuente de inspiración inicial fue Charlie… …   Enciclopedia Universal

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