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Vicenç Montoliu i Massana, better known as Tete Montoliu (28 March 1933 – 24 August 1997) was a Spanish
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pianist from
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, Spain. Born blind, he learnt
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at age seven. His styles varied from hard bop, through afro-Cuban, world fusion, to post bop. He recorded with
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in 1956 and played with saxophonist
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in 1963. He also worked with leading American jazz musicians who toured in, or relocated to Europe including
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,
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,
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,
Lucky Thompson Eli "Lucky" Thompson (June 16, 1924 – July 30, 2005) was an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist whose playing combined elements of swing music, swing and bebop. Although John Coltrane usually receives the most credit for bringing th ...
, and
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. Tete Montoliu recorded two albums in the US, and recorded for
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,
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, and
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in Europe.


Biography

Montoliu was born blind, in the
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district of
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, Spain, and died in the same city. He was the only son of Vicenç Montoliu (a professional musician) and Àngela Massana, a jazz enthusiast, who encouraged her son to study piano. Montoliu's earliest piano teaching took place under the tutelage of Enric Mas at the private school for blind children he attended from 1939 to 1944. In 1944, Montoliu's mother arranged for Petri Palou to provide him with formal piano lessons. From 1946 to 1953, Montoliu studied music at the
Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu () is a music college in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was created in 1837 with the name ''Liceo Filo-dramático de Montesión''. In 1847 the institution inaugurated the opera house Gran Teatre del Lic ...
in Barcelona, where he also met jazz musicians and became familiar with the idiom in
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s. During the early stages of his career, Montoliu was particularly influenced by the music of U.S. jazz pianist
Art Tatum Arthur Tatum Jr. (, October 13, 1909 – November 5, 1956) was an American jazz pianist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest in his field. From early in his career, Tatum's technical ability was regarded by fellow musicians as extraord ...
, although he soon developed his own style. (Coincidentally, Tatum was also impaired with extremely limited vision). Montoliu began playing professionally at pubs in Barcelona, where he was noticed by
Lionel Hampton Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles M ...
on 13 March 1956. Montoliu toured with Hampton through Spain and France and recorded ''Jazz Flamenco''. In 1967, Montoliu performed in New York City with bassist Richard Davis and drummer
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. Two concerts at the
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in April were recorded for the
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label, but an album was never released. He frequently appeared in Madrid during the 1960s at the Whiskey Jazz Club with musicians
Pedro Iturralde Pedro Iturralde Ochoa (13 July 1929 – 1 November 2020) was a Spanish saxophonist, saxophone teacher and composer. Biography Iturralde was born in Falces on 3 July 1929. He began his musical studies with his father and performed in his first pro ...
and singer
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. During the 1970s, Montoliu travelled extensively throughout Europe. During the 1980s, he performed in concerts with musicians such as
Dexter Gordon Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and actor. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included other greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gi ...
,
Johnny Griffin John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of ...
,
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,
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,
Dizzy Gillespie John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and singer. He was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuosic style of Roy Eldridge but addi ...
,
Chick Corea Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea (June 12, 1941 – February 9, 2021) was an American jazz composer, pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, and occasional percussionist. His compositions "Spain", " 500 Miles High", "La Fiesta", "Armando's Rhumba", and ...
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Hank Jones Henry Jones Jr. (July 31, 1918 – May 16, 2010) was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable. In 1989, The National Endowment for the Arts honored ...
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Roy Hargrove Roy Anthony Hargrove (October 16, 1969 – November 2, 2018) was an American jazz musician and composer whose principal instruments were the trumpet and flugelhorn. He achieved worldwide acclaim after winning two Grammy Awards for differing styles ...
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,
Herbie Lewis Herbie Lewis (February 17, 1941 – May 18, 2007) was an American jazz double bassist. He played or recorded with Cannonball Adderley, Stanley Turrentine, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Harold Land, Jackie McLean, Archie Shepp, Tete Mo ...
and Jesse Davis, among others. In 1996, shortly before his death a year later, Spain paid public tribute to Montoliu for his 50-year career in jazz. He died in August 1997 from
lung cancer Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma (since about 98–99% of all lung cancers are carcinomas), is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissue (biology), tissues of the lung. Lung carcinomas derive from tran ...
, at the age of 64.


Discography

*1965: '' A Tot Jazz'' (Concentric) *1965: '' A Tot Jazz/2'' (Concentric) *1966: '' Tete Montoliu Presenta Elia Fleta'' (Concentric) with Elia Fleta *1968: ''
Piano for Nuria ''Piano for Nuria'' is an album by pianist Tete Montoliu recorded in 1968 and released on the German label, SABA.SABA Saba may refer to: Places * Saba (island), an island of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean Sea * Şaba (Romanian for Shabo), a town of the Odesa Oblast, Ukraine * Sabá, a municipality in the department of Colón, Honduras * Saba (river), L ...
) *1969: ''Tete Montoliu Interpreta a Serrat'' (Discophon) *1971: '' Body & Soul'' (
Enja Enja Records is a German jazz record company and label based in Munich which was founded by jazz enthusiasts Matthias Winckelmann and Horst Weber in 1971. The label's first release was by Mal Waldron, and early releases included European and Ja ...
) *1971: '' That's All'' (
SteepleChase Steeplechase may refer to: * Steeplechase (horse racing), a type of horse race in which participants are required to jump over obstacles * Steeplechase (athletics), an event in athletics that derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing ...
) released 1985 *1971: '' Lush Life'' (SteepleChase) released 1986 *1971: '' Songs for Love'' (Enja) released 1974 *1971: ''Recordando a Line'' (Discophon) *1973: ''Temas Latinoamericanos'' (Ensayo) *1973: ''Temas Brasilenos'' (Ensayo) *1974: '' Catalonian Fire'' (SteepleChase) *1974: '' Music for Perla'' (SteepleChase) *1974: '' Tete!'' (SteepleChase) *1974: ''Vampyria'' (BASF) with
Jordi Sabatés Jordi Sabatés Navarro (Barcelona, Spain, 23 October 1948 – Barcelona, 10 January 2022) was a Spanish pianist, composer, and arranger. Biography In his youth, he was a member of the folk-rock band Pic-Nic. He later joined the progressive rock ...
*1976: '' Tête à Tete'' (SteepleChase) *1976: '' Tootie's Tempo'' (SteepleChase, released 1979) *1976: ''
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'' (SteepleChase,
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*1977: '' Blues for Myself'' (Ensayo) *1977: ''
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'' ( Timeless) with
George Coleman George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American jazz saxophonist known for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock in the 1960s. In 2015, he was named an NEA Jazz Master. Early life Coleman was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He was ...
*1977: '' Yellow Dolphin Street'' (Timeless) *1977: '' Secret Love'' (Timeless) *1977: ''
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'' (Ensayo) *1978: ''
Catalonian Folksongs ''Catalonian Folksongs'' is a solo album by pianist Tete Montoliu recorded in 1977 and released on the Dutch label, Timeless.Live at the Keystone Corner'' (Timeless, released 1981) *1979: '' Lunch in L.A.'' (
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) *1980: '' Boston Concert'' (SteepleChase) *1980: ''
I Wanna Talk About You ''I Wanna Talk About You'' is an album by pianist Tete Montoliu recorded in 1980 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
'' (SteepleChase) *1980: '' Catalonian Nights Vol. 1'' (SteepleChase, released 1981) *1980: '' Catalonian Nights Vol. 2'' (SteepleChase, released 1985) *1980: '' Catalonian Nights Vol. 3'' (SteepleChase, released 1998) *1982: '' Face to Face'' (SteepleChase,
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with
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (, 27 May 1946 – 19 April 2005), also known by his abbreviated nickname NHØP, was a Danish jazz double bassist. Biography Pedersen was born in Osted, near Roskilde, on the Danish island of Zealand, the son of ...
*1984: ''
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'' (Jazzizz) *1986: '' The Music I Like to Play Vol. 1'' (
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) *1986: '' The Music I Like to Play Vol. 2'' (Soul Note, released 1989) *1988: ''Orquestra Taller de Músics de Barcelona amb Tete Montoliu'' (Justine) *1989: ''New Year's Morning '89'' (Fresh Sound) with Peter King *1989: ''Sweet 'n Lovely 1'' (Fresh Sound, released 1991) with
Mundell Lowe James Mundell Lowe (April 21, 1922 – December 2, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist who worked often in radio, television, and film, and as a session musician. He produced film and TV scores in the 1970s, such as the ''Billy Jack'' soundtrac ...
*1989: ''Sweet 'n Lovely 2'' (Fresh Sound, released 1991) with Mundell Lowe *1990: '' The Music I Like to Play Vol. 3'' (Soul Note) *1990: '' The Music I Like to Play Vol. 4'' (Soul Note, released 1992) *1990: '' The Man from Barcelona'' (Timeless) *1991: '' A Spanish Treasure'' (
Concord Jazz Concord Jazz is a record company and label founded in 1973 by Carl Jefferson, the former owner of Jefferson Motors Lincoln Mercury dealership in Concord, California. The label was named after the city in the East San Francisco Bay area, and the j ...
) *1992: '' Catalonian Rhapsody'' ( Alfa) *1992: ''Music for Anna'' (Mas i Mas) *1995: ''Tete en la Trompetilla: En Vivo'' (SRP Discos) *1995: ''Tete Montoliu en El San Juan'' (Nuevos Medios) *1996: ''Montoliu Plays Tete'' (DiscMedi) *1996: ''T'Estimo Tant'' (DiscMedi) *1997: ''Palau de la Musica Catalana'' (DiscMedi) *1997: ''Per Sempre Tete'' (DiscMedi) *1997: ''Momentos Inolvidables de una Vida'' (Fresh Sound) *2005: ''Jazz en Espana'' (Rtve)


As sideman

With
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*'' In the Tradition'' (SteepleChase, 1974) *'' In the Tradition Volume 2'' (SteepleChase, 1974
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With
Núria Feliu Núria Feliu i Mestres (21 September 1941 – 22 July 2022) was a Spanish Catalan singer and actress, a singular figure of the Nova Cançó movement. Career Feliu was born on 21 September 1941 in the Barcelona neighbourhood of Sants, a neighbo ...
*''Núria Feliu with Booker Ervin'' (Edigsa, 1965) with
Booker Ervin Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970) was an American tenor saxophone player. His tenor playing was characterised by a strong, tough sound and blues/gospel phrasing. He is remembered for his association with bassi ...
With
Dexter Gordon Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and actor. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included other greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gi ...
*''
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'' (SteepleChase, 1964
979 Year 979 ( CMLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * March 24 – Second Battle of Pankaleia: An Ibero-Byzantine expeditionary ...
*'' King Neptune'' (SteepleChase, 1964
979 Year 979 ( CMLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * March 24 – Second Battle of Pankaleia: An Ibero-Byzantine expeditionary ...
*'' I Want More'' (SteepleChase, 1964
980 Year 980 ( CMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * Peace is concluded between Emperor Otto II (the Red) and King Lothair III (or Lothair IV) a ...
*'' Love for Sale'' (SteepleChase, 1964
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*'' It's You or No One'' (SteepleChase, 1964
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*''
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'' (SteepleChase, 1964
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*'' Bouncin' with Dex'' (SteepleChase, 1976) With
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*'' Steps Up'' (SteepleChase, 1981) With
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*'' Kirk in Copenhagen'' (Mercury, 1963) *''
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'' (
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, 1997) – appears on one track only With
Charlie Mariano Carmine Ugo Mariano (November 12, 1923 – June 16, 2009) was an American jazz saxophonist who focused on the alto and soprano saxophone. He occasionally performed and recorded on flute and nadaswaram as well. Biography Mariano was born in ...
*''It's Standard Time Volume 1'' (Fresh Sound) *''It's Standard Time Volume 2'' (Fresh Sound) With
Jordi Sabatés Jordi Sabatés Navarro (Barcelona, Spain, 23 October 1948 – Barcelona, 10 January 2022) was a Spanish pianist, composer, and arranger. Biography In his youth, he was a member of the folk-rock band Pic-Nic. He later joined the progressive rock ...
*''Tot l'Enyor de Dema'' (Edigsa, 1976) With
Archie Shepp Archie Shepp (born May 24, 1937) is an American jazz saxophonist, educator and playwright who since the 1960s has played a central part in the development of avant-garde jazz. Biography Early life Shepp was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but ...
and
Lars Gullin Lars Gunnar Victor Gullin (4 May 1928 – 17 May 1976) was a Swedish jazz saxophonist. Career Lars Gullin was born in Visby, Sweden. He was a child prodigy on the accordion. At age thirteen, he played clarinet in a military band and later l ...
*'' The House I Live In'' (SteepleChase, 1963
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With
Buddy Tate George Holmes "Buddy" Tate (February 22, 1913 – February 10, 2001) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist. Biography Tate was born in Sherman, Texas, United States, and first played the alto saxophone. According to the website All Ab ...
*''Tate a Tete'' (Storyville, 1975) ;With
Lucky Thompson Eli "Lucky" Thompson (June 16, 1924 – July 30, 2005) was an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist whose playing combined elements of swing music, swing and bebop. Although John Coltrane usually receives the most credit for bringing th ...
*'' Soul's Nite Out'' (Ensayo, 1969) With
Ben Webster Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 – September 20, 1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Career Early life and career A native of Kansas City, Missouri, he studied violin, learned how to play blues on the piano from ...
*''Ben Webster Meets Don Byas'' (MPS, 1968) with
Don Byas Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas (October 21, 1912 – August 24, 1972) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, associated with swing and bebop. He played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Blakey, and Dizzy Gillespie, among others, and also led ...
*''Ben Webster in Hot House'' (Hot House, 1972
979 Year 979 ( CMLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * March 24 – Second Battle of Pankaleia: An Ibero-Byzantine expeditionary ...
*''Gentle Ben'' (Ensayo, 1972) With
Barney Wilen Bernard "Barney" Jean Wilen (4 March 1937 – 25 May 1996) was a French tenor and soprano saxophonist and jazz composer. Life Wilen was born in Nice, France; his father was an American dentist turned inventor, and his mother was French. He began ...
*''
Barney Wilen Bernard "Barney" Jean Wilen (4 March 1937 – 25 May 1996) was a French tenor and soprano saxophonist and jazz composer. Life Wilen was born in Nice, France; his father was an American dentist turned inventor, and his mother was French. He began ...
Quartet'' - Live in Grenoble 1988 With
Jerome Richardson Jerome Richardson (November 15, 1920 – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played soprano sax, alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute and piccolo. He played with Ch ...
*''Groovin' High In Barcelona'' (Fresh Sound, 1988)


References


External links


Tete Montoliu Discography at ''www.JazzDiscography.com''
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