North East born guitarist, composer and improviser who was a co-founder of the band Troyka and who has worked with saxophonist Trish Clowes and vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Sarah Gillespie among others. In May 2020 he released his debut as a leader, “Warmer Than Blood”, for Whirlwind Recordings in the company of long standing collaborators Kit Downes (acoustic piano) and Ruth Goller (electric bass).
"Throughout the recording Montague's approach to composition and improvisation is intelligent and inventive with the trio achieving a broad range of sounds and dynamics. "
ALBUM
"Ian Mann enjoys the music of the Warmer Than Blood Trio, featuring Chris Montague on guitar, Kit Downes on piano and Ruth Goller on electric bass."
LIVE
"An enjoyable and highly rewarding performance from this consistently intriguing trio that revealed just how much they have developed over the course of the last few months."
LIVE