Pianists · 1930–2009
Buddy Montgomery
American jazz vibraphonist and pianist (1930–2009)
- Born
- 30 January 1930
Indianapolis - Died
- 14 May 2009
Palmdale - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Fantasy
- Discography
- 6 albums
Biography
Buddy Montgomery was a jazz musician who played piano and vibraphone. Buddy Montgomery was born on 30 January 1930 in Indianapolis and died on 14 May 2009 in Palmdale. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Fantasy. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “This Rather Than That” (1969) to “A Love Affair In Paris” (2002).
Charles "Buddy" Montgomery (January 30, 1930 – May 14, 2009) was an American jazz vibraphonist and pianist. He was the younger brother of Wes and Monk Montgomery, a guitarist and bassist respectively. Buddy and brother Monk formed The Mastersounds in the late 1950s and produced ten recordings. When The Mastersounds disbanded, Monk and Buddy joined their brother Wes on a number of Montgomery Brothers recordings, which were mostly arranged by Buddy. They toured together in 1968, and it was in the middle of that tour that Wes died. Buddy continued to compose, arrange, perform, produce, teach and record, producing nine recordings as a leader.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Buddy Montgomery is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Buddy Montgomery play?
Buddy Montgomery is known for playing piano and vibraphone.
When and where was Buddy Montgomery born?
Buddy Montgomery was born 30 January 1930 in Indianapolis.
What are Buddy Montgomery's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include This Rather Than That (1969), Ties (1977), Ties Of Love (1987), So Why Not? (1989) and Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Fifteen (1992).
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