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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 23 > Montgomery, jazz pianist, vibraphonist, dies at 79

Montgomery, jazz pianist, vibraphonist, dies at 79

By Peter Keepnews / The Bulletin
May 23, 2009

Buddy Montgomery, a jazz pianist and vibraphonist best known for his work with the guitarist Wes Montgomery, his older brother, died May 14 at his home in Palmdale, Calif. He was 79.

The cause was a heart attack, said his granddaughter Mykah Montgomery.

Montgomery and another brother, the....

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