Buddy Montgomery • The Two-Sided Album

 

Biography by Scott Yanow
The youngest of the three Montgomery brothers, Buddy Montgomery was a reliable, if underrated, vibraphonist and pianist. He became a professional in 1948 and the following year toured with Big Joe Turner. He played piano with Slide Hampton in his native Indianapolis, IN, served in the Army, and then was a member (on vibes) of the popular Mastersounds with his bassist brother Monk. Buddy had a brief stint with Miles Davis (playing vibes) in 1960 and frequently played with brothers Wes and Monk (under the leadership of guitarist Wes) in the 1960s. He moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1969, becoming a local fixture and an educator. In the early '80s, Montgomery moved to Oakland, CA, where he recorded for producer Orrin Keepnews on Landmark and with the Riverside Reunion Band. Montgomery's earliest dates as a leader were for World Pacific (1957), Fantasy, Riverside, Milestone, and Impulse! (1969). His recordings during the ‘90s and 2000s included Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 15 (1991, Concord Jazz), Icebreaker (2001, Staalplaat), A Love Affair in Paris (2002, Space Time), and the Japanese release Remembering Wes (2006, Pony Canyon). Buddy Montgomery outlived both his brothers; he died on May 14, 2009 at the age of 79.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/buddy-montgomery-mn0000537214/biography

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Biografía de Scott Yanow
Buddy Montgomery, el menor de los tres hermanos Montgomery, fue un vibrafonista y pianista fiable, aunque infravalorado. Se convirtió en profesional en 1948 y al año siguiente realizó una gira con Big Joe Turner. Tocó el piano con Slide Hampton en su Indianápolis natal, sirvió en el ejército y luego fue miembro (en el vibráfono) de los populares Mastersounds con su hermano bajista Monk. Buddy tuvo un breve paso por Miles Davis (tocando el vibráfono) en 1960 y tocó frecuentemente con los hermanos Wes y Monk (bajo la dirección del guitarrista Wes) en la década de 1960. Se trasladó a Milwaukee, WI, en 1969, convirtiéndose en un fijo local y en un educador. A principios de los 80, Montgomery se trasladó a Oakland, California, donde grabó para el productor Orrin Keepnews en Landmark y con la Riverside Reunion Band. ¡Los primeros trabajos de Montgomery como líder fueron para World Pacific (1957), Fantasy, Riverside, Milestone e Impulse! (1969). Sus grabaciones durante los años 90 y 2000 incluyen Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 15 (1991, Concord Jazz), Icebreaker (2001, Staalplaat), A Love Affair in Paris (2002, Space Time), y el lanzamiento japonés Remembering Wes (2006, Pony Canyon). Buddy Montgomery sobrevivió a sus dos hermanos; murió el 14 de mayo de 2009 a la edad de 79 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/buddy-montgomery-mn0000537214/biography

Tracks:
A1. Blues For David
A2. Personage
A3. Samba
A4. A Time For Love
A5. Probin'
B1. What Do The Simple Folk Do?
B2. Camelot Medley (Featuring Camelot And How To Handle A Woman)
B3. If Ever I Should Leave You
B4. Guenevere


Credits:
Bass – Ron Carter (tracks: A1 to A5)
Bass, Percussion – Monk Montgomery (tracks: B1 to B4)
Congas – Montego Joe (tracks: A2, A3, A5)
Drums, Wind Chimes – Billy Hart
Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: A3)
Piano – Harold Mabern (tracks: A1 to A5)
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Farrell (tracks: A1, A2, A5)
Vibraphone [Vibraharp], Piano – Buddy Montgomery

Notes:
Side A recorded March 1, 1968.
Side B recorded February 28, 1968.
All side B selections are from the score of "Camelot" by Lerner and Loewe.

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