1945–1981
Biography · Music
Jessie Montgomery
1981–
United States
BIOGRAPHYPortrait not availableExplore the life, work and source references.
Biography
Jessie Montgomery (born December 8, 1981, New York City) is an American violinist, composer, chamber musician, and music educator. Her compositions focus on the vernacular, improvisation, language, and social justice. She is the 2025 Classical Woman of the Year, awarded by the radio program Performance Today.
Sources & collection details
Wikipedia contributors — original record ↗
Biography text · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Continue exploring Series 1
Arts, Music & Culture →Civil Rights & Public Life →Education & Ideas →
Explore all Series 1 cards →Keep exploring
1925–2003
1938–1997