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Sippin' And Tippin' by Monk Montgomery

Artist Biography For Monk Montgomery

The Oldest Of The Three Montgomery Brothers Monk Montgomery Has The Distinction Of Being The First Significant Jazz Electric Bassist Starting On The Instrument In 1953. He Actually Did Not Start Playing Bass Until He Was Already 30 But Was Soon Strong Enough To Play With Lionel Hampton's Orchestra 1951-1953 . He Played In The Montgomery-Johnson Quintet In Indianapolis With His Brothers Wes And Buddy Along With Tenor Saxophonist Alonzo Johnson And Drummer Robert Johnson During 1955-1956. Monk Moved To Seattle Was Joined By Buddy And They Formed The Mastersounds A Popular Quartet 1957-1960 . He Played Occasionally With His Brothers In The 1960s Including A Short-Lived Group Called The Montgomery Brothers Freelanced Was With Cal Tjader In 1966 And In 1970 Settled In Las Vegas. Montgomery Played Locally Including With Red Norvo's Trio During 1970-1972 Was A Disc Jockey And Led Obscure Sessions For The Chisa 1971 And Philadelphia International 1974 Labels. During His Last Years He Was Active As The Founder Of The Las Vegas Jazz Society.

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