Ted Moore, a recording artist, composer/arranger and drummer, is also the bandleader of The Ted Moore Trio. Ted Moore plays drums, with Phil Markowitz (The Sax Summit Band), on piano, and Kai Eckhardt(John McLaughlin) as bass. The trio recorded their first project at Skywalker Sound in Marin County, CA. It features all original arrangements and … Read more
Ralph Moore was born in London and grew up in a densely populated inner-city area. His mother, who was 13 years old, bought him a trumpet. Ralph began studying with Alan Briggs in Brixton and soon found himself in the pub with his favorite musician. Briggs owned a tenor Sax, and Ralph was immediately drawn … Read more
Jon Eberson, aka ‘Moose Loose,’ became a well-known musician within Norwegian jazz-rock circles. Moose Loose, an instrumental jazz-rock group that combines elements of ECM and the Canterbury sound, was one of Eberson’s earliest bands. Five compositions were featured on the band’s debut album, which was characterized by Eberson’s guitar interludes and loud drums. This album … Read more
Moonparticle was the music collective formed in 2017 by Niko Tsonev, a virtuoso guitarist/producer (ex-Steven Wilson), ex-Lifesigns), featuring pianist Adam Holzman, saxophonist Theo Travis, drummer Craig Blundell, (Steven Wilson), Samy Bishai, Digitonal, and Grog Lisee, vocalist (Die So Fluid), Ozzy Osbourne. From discogs
Andrea Benini, also known as Mop Mop, was born March 14, 1977. He is a musician and music producer from Cesena, Italy. He has been involved in jazz, funk, and club music. Benini started playing guitar when he was 10 years old and began drumming at the age of 14. Benini left Italy in 1999 … Read more
Bob Montgomery, a jazz trumpeter, has been honored for his musicianship and numerous awards for his educational leadership. His career spans over three decades. He was named Teacher of the Year in 1970. He was named Kansas Jazz Educator and Performer of Year in the early 1980s. He was named the International Association of Jazz … Read more
Charles “Buddy” Montgomery was an American jazz pianist and vibraphonist. He was born January 30, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He died May 14, 2009. He was Wes’ youngest brother and Monk Montgomery’s youngest child. In the late 50’s, he and his brother Monk formed the “Mastersounds” and made ten recordings. Monk and Buddy were joined … Read more
William Howard “Monk”, also known as Montgomery, was an American jazz musician. He lived from October 10, 1921 to May 20, 1982. Montgomery was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Buddy Montgomery, his younger brother, played vibraphone, piano and guitar. They released many albums together, the Montgomery Brothers. Perhaps the most important electric bassist in jazz history, … Read more
John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery, an American jazz guitarist. Born March 6, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana as part of a musical clan that included his brothers Monk (string and electric bass), Buddy (vibraphone, piano), and Buddy (vibraphone). On June 15, 1968, he died from a heart attack. Montgomery is most well-known for his unusual technique on … Read more
Tete Montoliu, born March 28, 1933 and died August 24, 1997 in Barcelona. His real name was Vicenc Monteloliu i Massana. He was born in Barcelona’s Eixample area and died there. Vicenc Montoliu, a professional musician, was his only child. Angela Massana, an avid jazz fan, encouraged her son to learn piano and, in 1944, … Read more
