Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery (2023)
• February 26th, 2023 • 1h 27min
Documentary, Music
Overview
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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