Chris Montague
New Album Out now! Click the album cover to listen
About Chris
Chris Montague is widely recognised for his skills as a guitarist and composer. As a founder member of Troyka he has garnered a reputation for his distinctive approach to the guitar and has gained much acclaim for his contribution to many contemporary recordings. Chris’ new trio ‘Warmer than Blood’ with Kit Downes (ECM) on piano and acclaimed bassist Ruth Goller on bass released its debut album in May 2020 with Whirlwind recordings, and will be touring this material.
Chris was born in Gateshead (UK) and began playing guitar at an early age. Some of the musicians and bands Chris has worked with have included; Troyka, Squarepusher, Benny Greb’s Moving Parts, Janek Gwizdala, Monocled Man, Charlie Watts, Django Bates, Shinya Fukumori, BJ Cole, Colin Town’s Blue Touch Paper, Nick Smart’s Trogon, Trish Clowe’s Tangent, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Chris is also a Spitfire Audio Recording artist.
As a composer Chris has received several commissions to write for different musicians, including: Royal Academy of Music Big Band, Threads Orchestra, EFG London Jazz Festival and several large guitar ensemble pieces for Hull and London Jazz Festivals.
Chris was made an associate member of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) in 2013, an award that recognises former students for their contribution to the music environment in which they have been active since graduating.
In 2017 Chris was selected as a finalist and prizewinner in the Jazz composer category by the Arts Foundation, an organisation which has been recognising and supporting artists of all disciplines for the past 25 years.
Chris’ latest Album ‘Warmer Than Blood’ is available for purchase at the link below.
“Montague, I suppose the UK’s greatest jazz guitarist since John McLaughlin”
Upcoming Events
12th April 2024
Sarah Gillespie 'Half Cut' album tour - Ropetackle Arts Centre - Shoreham
3rd May 2024
'EYES UP' Dave Douglas, Trish Clowes, Joel Barford, Ross Stanley - Pizza Express Dean St - London - 2 SETS
4th May 2024