Monty Budwig

Monty Budwig
Monty Budwig
Birth name Monty Rex Budwig
Born December 26, 1926
Origin United States Pender, Nebraska, USA
Died March 9, 1992
Genres Jazz
Occupations Double bassist
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 onto 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, 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).

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Allmusic Bio