Documentary Series: “Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery”
Thursday, March 19th @ 6:30pm
At the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts - 926 East Center Street
Get to Riverwest for “Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery” and a live performance from the UWM Jazz Ensemble Repertoire Combo, directed by Dave Bayles on March 19th!
Donations raised during the Chuck LaPaglia Live Music and Jazz Film Documentary Series serve as crucial funding for the Jazz Gallery to continue to support artists, musicians, performers, and more in our neighborhood and beyond.
Film synopsis courtesy of Indiana Public Media:
"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.
"Wes Bound producer/director Kevin Finch and Robert Montgomery interviewed dozens of musicians, family members, and friends for the documentary, including platinum record-selling artist George Benson, rock and roll guitar icon Slash, 20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny, Russell Malone, Mimi Fox, Grammy winner Lee Ritenour, Steely Dan co-founder Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Grammy-winning rock guitarist Eric Johnson, second-generation Hampton family musician Pharez Whitted, bassist Larry Ridley (formerly of Indianapolis), Wes’s touring drummer Billy Hart, and others.
"In addition to the interviews, the film also features the music of Wes and his famed brothers, bassist Monk Montgomery and pianist and vibraphone player Buddy Montgomery."
Date: March 19
Time: 6:30pm
Cover: $15 Suggested Donation ($10 Students)