Arthur "Montana" Taylor (1903 – c.1958)[1] was an American boogie-woogie and piano blues pianist, best known for his recordings in the 1940s, and regarded as the leading exponent of the "barrelhouse" style of playing.
[1] The family seem to have moved to Chicago and then, around 1910, to Indianapolis, where Taylor learned piano.
However, in 1946 he was rediscovered by jazz fan Rudi Blesh, and was recorded both solo and as the accompanist to Bertha "Chippie" Hill.
[2] Taylor's final recordings were from a 1946 radio broadcast and after that he was reported working as a chauffeur.
[4] In 1977, Taylor's complete recordings were compiled by Martin van Olderen for the Oldie Blues label.