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Monk Montgomery
Photo: Estrad magazine, Sweden, October 1953, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Guitarists · 1921–1982

Monk Montgomery

American jazz bassist (1921–1982)

Born
10 October 1921
Indianapolis
Died
20 May 1982
Las Vegas
Country
United States
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Monk Montgomery was a jazz musician who played guitar, double bass and bass guitar. Monk Montgomery was born on 10 October 1921 in Indianapolis and died on 20 May 1982 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Montgomeryland” (1960) to “Reality” (1974).

William Howard "Monk" Montgomery (October 10, 1921 – May 20, 1982) was an American jazz bassist. He was a pioneer of the electric bass guitar and possibly the first to be recorded playing the instrument when he participated in a 1953 session released on The Art Farmer Septet. He was the brother of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery and vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Montgomeryland 1960 · Pacific Jazz It's Never Too Late 1969 · Chisa Bass Odyssey 1971 · Chisa Reality 1974 · Philadelphia International Records

Also plays on

Albums where Monk Montgomery is credited as a sideman

1959 A Good Git-Together — Jon Hendricks with Pony Poindexter & The Montgomery Brothers electric bass guitar, bass, double bass
1964 Green Leaves of Summer — Hampton Hawes bass, double bass
1964 Stretchin' Out — The Jazz Crusaders electric bass guitar
1965 The Thing — The Jazz Crusaders electric bass guitar
1966 George Shearing and the Montgomery Brothers — George Shearing & The Montgomery Brothers bass
1969 Silver Cycles — Eddie Harris bass
1970 Reconstruction — Hugh Masekela bass
1977 Ellington Is Forever, Volume 2 — Kenny Burrell electric bass guitar
1980 Live At Jorgies — Wes Montgomery bass
1983 The Complete Paris Session 1953 — Lionel Hampton bass
1983 The Complete 1953 Paris Session — Lionel Hampton bass
2006 Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me — Johnny Griffin double bass

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Monk Montgomery play?

Monk Montgomery is known for playing guitar, double bass and bass guitar.

When and where was Monk Montgomery born?

Monk Montgomery was born 10 October 1921 in Indianapolis.

What are Monk Montgomery's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Montgomeryland (1960), It's Never Too Late (1969), Bass Odyssey (1971) and Reality (1974).

External links

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