Jazz Guitar Legends: Wes Montgomery

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1. Wes Montgomery was born on March 26, 1925 in what city? Indianapolis New York City Chicago Cleveland

2. Wes taught himself to play the guitar while still a teenager, and developed an interesting playing style. What was unique about his self-taught style? He never played chords He never tuned his guitar He played with his thumb He played with his teeth

3. One source of musical inspiration to Wes was probably his two brothers, Buddy and Monk, who were both jazz musicians. What instruments did his brothers play? piano and drums trombone and organ cornet and tenor saxophone bass and vibraphone

4. Wes got a taste of life on the road touring with what jazz legend in the late 1940s? Dizzy Gillespie Buddy Rich Duke Ellington Lionel Hampton

5. While Wes essentially spent the next 10 years in Indianapolis, working a day job, he found time to record the album "Fingerpickin'" in 1957. What famous jazz trumpeter made his debut with Wes on that album? Freddie Hubbard Lee Morgan Clifford Brown Miles Davis

6. In January of 1960 Wes recorded an album that was to launch him to jazz superstardom almost overnight, what was the album? Full House The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery Boss Guitar Let's Cook

7. I've already asked about Wes' unique playing style, but musically Wes was known for his use of what? Arpeggios Octaves Double tapping False harmonics

8. Wes is universally accepted to be a wonderful musician, but he was also a gifted composer. Which of these is NOT a Wes Montgomery composition? Full House S.O.S. Four On Six Airegin

9. When asked in 1976 "Who do you feel was the last guitar innovator?", what famous guitarist said, "Wes Montgomery. There hasn't been anything new since then." Pat Metheny Charlie Byrd Bill Frisell Joe Pass

10. Wes died of a heart attack far too soon, leaving an enormous legacy for such a short career. How old was Wes when he passed away? 30 48 36 43