Jazz Greats: Monk Montgomery

William Howard "Monk" Montgomery (October 10, 1921 – May 20, 1982)

Jazz Double Bass Player, Pioneer of the Electric Bass and brother of Guitarist Wes Montgomery, Monk Montgomery, is reported by some to be the first Jazz Artist to record using the Electric Bass. He worked as a Band member, Sideman and a Solo Artist from the 1950's to the late 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Reality, Foxy Gypsy Girl talk, Bump de bump, Sippin' and Tippin' and Fuselage

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monk_Montgomery

Background information
Birth name	William Howard Montgomery
Born	October 10, 1921 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died	May 20, 1982 (aged 60) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Bassist
Instruments	Bass guitar, double bass
Labels	MoJazz, Chisa, Philadelphia International
Associated acts	Wes Montgomery, Lionel Hampton, Cal Tjader, Red Norvo