ABOUT

Michael Isvara “Ish” Montgomery is an acoustic and electric bassist based in Brooklyn, NY. An open-minded and open-eared musician, Michael is steeped in varied traditions and works to bring heart, soul and an improvisational spirit to all situations. Prior to relocating to New York, he furthered his musical foundations in Boston, MA, completing studies at Berklee College of Music, being particularly influenced by studies with Joe Lovano, Joanne Brackeen, Hal Crook and pianist Ran Blake. Michael is a currently touring with Durand Jones and the Indications, and has been a member of African-Psych outfit Sinkane and has performed with David Byrne, Pharaoh Sanders, Charles Lloyd, David Murray, Joshua Redman, Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip, Jamie Lidell, and Eli Paperboy Reed among others. Television performances include NPR’s Tiny Desk, BBC, Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Late Night with Jools Holland, and composition credits include Samsung, Skysports, Tyler Perry’s Best Man Holiday, Daddy’s Home (1 and 2), and Piranha 3D.

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