Documentary · Single Program

WES BOUND: THE GENIUS OF WES MONTGOMERY

TV-PG · 1 × 60 min

Producer: Jukeboxer Productions via WTIU

WES BOUND: THE GENIUS OF WES MONTGOMERY is an hour-long documentary tracing the life and career of legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Told intimately through his son Robert's own journey of discovery, the program explores Wes' early years in Indiana, his rise to fame with the Lionel Hampton Big Band, his notable solo career, and his tragic death at age 45. The film features numerous rarely-seen performances, as well as interviews with music historians from across the country and guitar luminaries such as Pat Metheny and Slash.

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WTIU

Producer

Jukeboxer Productions via WTIU

Episodes/Length

1 / 60

Rating

TV-PG

PBS Video Availability

For General audience

02/01/2024 to 01/13/2027

Available in US, US Territories, Canada

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Eric Bolstridge Director of Content WTIU / Indiana Public Media 1229 E. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47405 US 812-855-5900 ebolstri@indiana.edu Jason Pear Sr. Producer/Director & Managing Producer WTIU / Indiana Public Media 1229 E. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47405 US 812.855.7531 jpear@indiana.edu