Montgomery Brothers
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The Montgomery Brothers were a jazz trio consisting of the brothers Wes Montgomery
(guitar, 1923–1968), Buddy Montgomery
(piano, vibes, 1930–2009) and Monk Montgomery
(bass, 1921–1982).
They released a number of albums for various labels before Wes Montgomery died in 1968.
Wes Montgomery
John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including Pat Martino, George Benson, Russell Malone, Emily...
(guitar, 1923–1968), Buddy Montgomery
Buddy Montgomery
Charles "Buddy" Montgomery was an American jazz vibraphonist and pianist. He was the youngest brother of Wes and Monk Montgomery. He and brother, Monk, formed the "Mastersounds," in the late 50's and produced ten recordings...
(piano, vibes, 1930–2009) and Monk Montgomery
Monk Montgomery
William Howard "Monk" Montgomery was an American jazz bassist.Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Montgomery was the older brother of guitarist Wes Montgomery; younger brother, Buddy Montgomery played vibraphone and piano...
(bass, 1921–1982).
They released a number of albums for various labels before Wes Montgomery died in 1968.
Discography
- 1955: Almost Forgotten (Columbia RecordsColumbia RecordsColumbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
) - 1957: The Montgomery Brothers Plus Five Others (World Pacific)
- 1958: Montgomeryland (Pacific Jazz)
- 1961: Groove YardGroove YardWriting for Allmusic, music critic Ken Dryden wrote "The guitarist and his brothers are in great form throughout the session in spite of the less-than-ideal piano provided. The highlight of the evening in the studio is a foot-tapping version of Carl Perkins' "Groove Yard," followed closely by a...
(Riverside RecordsRiverside RecordsRiverside Records was a United States record label specializing in jazz. Founded by Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer under his firm Bill Grauer Productions, Inc. in 1953, the label was a major presence in the jazz record industry for a decade...
) - 1961: The Montgomery Brothers (FantasyFantasyFantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
) - 1961: The Montgomery Brothers in Canada (Fantasy)
- 1961: Love Walked In (JazzlandJazzlandJazzland can refer to the following:* Jazzland, an amusement park later known as Six Flags New Orleans.* Jazzland Records - a US-based company.* Jazzland Records - a Norwegian-based company....
) - 1961: Wes, Buddy and Monk Montgomery (Pacific Jazz)
- 1969: It's Never Too Late (Chisa Records)
External links
- [ Allmusic entry]