A Musical Tribute: Wes Montgomery Feat. Jack Pantazis Group

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PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7PM FOR A 7.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 7.30PM-9.30PM) The Jack Pantazis Group are proud to present to you an evening of music representing the music of the legendary jazz guitarist and musical ‘super’ talent of the one and only Wes Montgomery. To help put Wes in context in the big ‘jazz’ picture here’s a little background on the great guitarist: John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including George Benson, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, and countless more... Montgomery toured with Lionel Hampton early in his career; however, the combined stress of touring and being away from family took 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. Cannonball Adderley heard Montgomery in an Indianapolis club and was floored. The