Monty Budwig
| Monty Budwig | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Monty Rex Budwig |
| Born |
December 26, 1926 Pender, Nebraska, United States |
| Died | March 9, 1992 (aged 65) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Double bass |
Monty Rex Budwig (December 26, 1926 – March 9, 1992) was a West Coast jazz double bassist. He was born in Pender, Nebraska. He began playing bass during high school, continuing in the military band while he was enlisted in the Air Force.
In 1954 he moved to Los Angeles and went on to record and perform with many notable jazz musicians (Carmen McRae, Barney Kessel, Woody Herman, Red Norvo, Scott Hamilton, and Shelly Manne).
He is probably best known for his playing with Vince Guaraldi trio tour 1960's with Don Joham on Drums, but there has been some controversy as to whether or not he was the bassist heard on the Charlie Brown Christmas Album. He released one recording as a leader (Dig on the Concord label).
With Toshiko Akiyoshi
With Chet Baker and Bud Shank
With Gary Burton
With Frank Butler
With Conte Candoli
With Betty Carter
With June Christy
With Rosemary Clooney
With Sonny Criss
With Herb Ellis
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