Tete Montoliu
Pianist

Tete Montoliu Net Worth

Tete Montoliu was a Spanish jazz artist born on March 28, 1933 in Barcelona, Spain. Despite being blind since birth, he was a successful session player for Lionel Hampton and toured Europe. He was a remarkable musician who overcame his disability to make a name for himself in the jazz world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 28, 1933
Birth Place Barcelona, Spain
Age 87 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 24, 1997 (age 64)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

About

Spanish jazz Artist who was a session player for Lionel Hampton. He toured Europe despite being blind since birth.

Before Fame

He learned to read Braille around the same age he first heard Duke Ellington.

Trivia

He had a regular residency in Copenhagen before returning to Spain to record under the legendary Steeplechase jazz label.

Family Life

His father played woodwind instruments when he was a child.

Associated With

He and Pete Jacobsen both overcame the obstacles of blindness to forge careers as preeminent jazz artists.

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About the author

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