Wes Montgomery was an influential American jazz guitarist and composer, renowned for his unique playing style and contributions to jazz music. Born in Indianapolis in 1923, he became a prominent figure in the genre through his innovative techniques, including using his thumb to pluck the strings and his distinctive use of octaves. Montgomery's music continues to inspire guitarists and jazz musicians around the world. He passed away in 1968 at the age of 45 due to a heart attack, leaving behind a powerful legacy in the world of jazz.
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Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Wes
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Wes Montgomery belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Indianapolis
Place of Death: Indianapolis
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Crispus Attucks High School
Occupation: jazz musician | jazz guitarist | guitarist | composer
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for March 6, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 6, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Pisces 9 | 16 Pisces 10 | 25 Gemini 30 |
| Moon | 5 Scorpio 13 | 24 Libra 45 | 3 Leo 50 |
| Mercury | 20 Aquarius 49 | 17 Pisces 35 | 4 Gemini 20 |
| Venus | 0 Aquarius 35 | 0 Aries 23 | 2 Gemini 44 |
| Mars | 1 Taurus 56 | 3 Pisces 16 | 11 Cancer 42 |
| Jupiter | 18 Scorpio 39 | 15 Cancer 8 | 9 Scorpio 20 |
| Saturn | 19 Libra 42 | 2 Aries 19 | 14 Libra 1 |
| Uranus | 13 Pisces 38 | 27 Taurus 53 | 17 Pisces 32 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 2 | 1 Aries 15 | 16 Leo 4 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 8 | 4 Aquarius 41 | 10 Cancer 19 |
| Rahu | 20 Virgo 54 | 8 Pisces 44 | 15 Virgo 27 |
| Ketu | 20 Pisces 54 | 8 Virgo 44 | 15 Pisces 27 |
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