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Recorded in 1965 in Holland.
"Wes" Montgomery (1923 - 1968) Montgomery is often considered the
greatest of modern Jazz guitarists. Montgomery toured with Lionel
Hampton early in his career, however the combined stress of touring and
being away from family brought him back home to Indianapolis. To
support his family of eight, Montgomery worked in a factory from 7:00
am to 3:00 pm, then performed in local clubs from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.
He didn't have a very long to live to enjoy his commercial success. He died of a heart attack at age 45 in 1968
