Wes Montgomery documentary to tell story of 'musical genius'
By Adam Feibel Chuck Stewart / Gibson Jazz icon Wes Montgomery is the subject of an upcoming film that seeks to “solve the mysteries” of the great guitarist. Jukeboxer Productions, whose previous works include a documentary on Kurt Vonnegut, is working on the new film titled Wes Bound projected to be completed and released in 2023. It will be the first-ever film documentary on Montgomery, described by the filmmakers as “a musical genius who couldn’t read a note but could compose beautiful songs and play others’ work with dazzling complexity and simple soulfulness.” Montgomery...
Source: jazz.fm