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

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.

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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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.

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