In no particular order; Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Wayne Krantz, Bill Frisell, Alan Holdsworth, Tim Berne, Marc Ducret, James Brown, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Steely Dan, Martin Simpson, Ornette Coleman, John Scofield, Prince, Jill Scott, Bach, The Police, John Zorn, Kate Bush, Soungarden, Debussy, Ben Monder, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Django Reinhardt, Dolly Parton, Thelonius Monk, Sly and The Family Stone, Richard D James, John Coltrane, The Beatles, John Taylor, Marc Ribot, Kit and Josh, Mike Walker, Joni Mitchell, The Viz, Dad's Army. Eric Morecambe.
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‘Guitarist Montague is fast emerging as one of the most imaginatively skilled young axesmith’s on the London scene, standing out from the increasing talented six-stringers with his own angular yet melodic style, and some serious virtuosity.’
Jazzwise Magazine – July 2008
‘...it’s Montague’s superb guitar work that provides the edge here. Acknowledging the influence of NYC improv jazz-rock guitar master Wayne Krantz, Troyka combines biting angular melodies with fractured rhythmic figures that once again blur the line between the composed and the improvised.....Montague very much coming across as the leader, it was he who combined stunning technique tempered by a masterful sense of melody and the guitar’s multiple tonalities.’
Mike Flynn – Jazzwise Magazine
‘With no pianist in the group, guitarist Chris Montague played the dual role of accompanist and soloist, providing interesting backgrounds for the horns while his solos, always interesting, with their angular lines had several moments of sheer inspiration.
Charles Alexander – Jazzwise Magazine.
Chris Montague was born in Gateshead and began playing guitar at an early age. He graduated with distinction from the prestigious Royal Academy of Music jazz course, where he was awarded the John Baker prize. As a musician Chris has performed at various places including; the Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Bath International Guitar Festival, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Guildford Music Festival, Derby Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's, The Vortex, 606 and other venues and festivals. Some of the people and bands Chris been lucky to play with have included; John Williams, Paco Penha, Kenny Wheeler, Stan Sulzman, Pete Churchill, Will Young, James Taylor Quartet, Fraud, Matt Bourne, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Gerard Presencer, Nikki Isles, Nic Smart, BBC Big Band and Martin Speake.
In 2006 Chris was a prize winner in the Montreux Jazz Festival International Guitar Competition and a finalist in the 2007 Worshipful Company of Musicians jazz awards. Chris has recently recorded guitar parts on the soundtrack for new British film ‘Easy Virtue’ starring Colin Firth, Christen Scott Thomas and Jessica Biel. Chris tours regularly with the James Taylor Quartet, performing at festivals and venues throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
In conjunction with a busy live performance schedule, Chris is a member of the guitar faculty at Eton College and has also taught at the prestigious Burnley Mechanics jazz course. He is currently based in London writing and performing with his trio ‘Troyka’, which includes Kit Downes (BBC jazz awards rising star 2008) on Rhodes and Josh Blackmore (BBC jazz award for best band 2008) on drums.
‘Guitarist Montague is fast emerging as one of the most imaginatively skilled young axesmith’s on the London scene, standing out from the increasing talented six-stringers with his own angular yet melodic style, and some serious virtuosity.’
Jazzwise Magazine – July 2008
"'Mr. Ears' sounds immense. Great solos, beautiful touch and wonderfully melodic...and the writing is brilliant." - Laurence Cottle
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Really glad you liked the album! Just been up in Manchester for a couple of gigs but now back and just need to get some gigs down here now! Let me know when you're playing next and I'll try and come down - I've been bigging up Troyka to all up north... Hope all's well with you dude. Moss
4-7 of June - FINDAMORALE FESTIVAL 2009, HOXTON, LONDON. with SUPER double bills from Paris on 5th and 6th of June featuring 1) - HADRIEN FERAUD (Bireli Lagrene, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea) and RUMEURS 2) - LINLEY MARTHE ( Joe Zawinul, Mino Cinelu, Dave Liebman, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Galliano) Project. You will have a rare chance to see these two bands on one night for the price of one! Only at CHARLIE WRIGHT'S INTERNATIONAL (45 Pitfield Street, N1 6DA). For more info call 07918635328 or go www.myspace.com/charliewrights
Hi Chris, hope all's well! Really love your 'Oliver Reed' track! Amazing work! We've uploaded a new track to our myspace, it's called 'Wear Yourself Thin'! - Track 7 ... Hope you like ...
Hey mate was an absolute pleasure having you guys play the other night, sounded great. Hope we can do it again sometime! Will give you a buzz if I find myself down south. All the best.
I'm HORRIFIED they put you in that dark corner man. THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO,AND THEY SHALL BE STO-NED (or stoned either way,orrible things'll happen to them....) But let's stay positive eh! Your playing was rather SPLENDID IN ONLY THE MOST SUPERIOR OF WAYS upon the night of monday gone,thankyou for your vibes Chris. Very much hope to see in the house or the stage....soon please!
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thanks,take care and stay out of the shadows man,stay out of the shadowwwssss.....
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It would be great if you could check out our tunes and keep your eye out for gig dates in your area!
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and his band ITALUBA playing two exclusive gigs at Charlie Wright's
on Sat 15th and Sun 16th of Nov as part of London Jazz Festival.
Horacio Hernandez has worked with McCoy Tyner and guitar icon Santana, yet he's revered for his ability to play four different rhythms at once in virtually any style.
Hi Chris, Long time no see! Hope all's well! Just been checking out 'One Forty' ... really loving the groove, so tight! Great playing man! Looks like you're keeping busy playing with some cool people, nice one! I supported JTQ with my band The Trance Plants back at The Leadmill, Sheffield around 8 years ago, great night! Jube might be playing in London at some point, I'll let you know if we do ... All the best!
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