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Monk Montgomery

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American jazz bassist (1921-1982)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1921 to 1982 · aged 60
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William Howard "Monk" Montgomery 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.

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Montgomery with Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra, Oslo, Norway, 1953Montgomery with Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra, Oslo, Norway, 1953

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William Howard "Monk" Montgomery 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.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1982 · aged 60
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10 languages

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