Jazz Heroes: Wes Montgomery: Good-Hearted
Jazz Heroes is an innovative series that explores the years from 1946 to 1966, examining the brilliant music that emerged from those formative years as well as personal recollections from those who lived the music and the culture. The impact of jazz has gone far beyond the music - its influence on fashion, language, street culture and cinema is inescapable. This episode focuses on influential guitarist Wes Montgomery. With his beautiful melodic lines and use of octaves, Montgomery forged a unique sound whose impact is still being heard today in various genres of music.