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“I don't know that many chords. I'd be loaded if I knew that many. But that's not my aim. My aim is to move from one vein to the other without any trouble. The biggest thing to me is keeping a feeling, regardless what you play. So many cats lose their feeling at various times, not through the whole tune, but at various times, and it causes them to have to build up and drop down, and you can feel it.”

Quote by Wes Montgomery

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Wes Montgomery, born on March 6, 1923, was an influential jazz guitarist from Indianapolis, Indiana. His career, although brief, left a lasting impact on the music world. Known for his unique playing style and improvisational skills, Montgomery blended elements of blues, jazz, and gospel music in his compositions. more

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