Monk Montgomery
American jazz bassist (1921-1982) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 60
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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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
