Vincent Montana Jr.
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| Birth name | Vincent Montana Jr. |
| Born | February 12, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | April 13, 2013 (aged 85) Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, soul, disco |
| Occupation(s) | Percussionist, vibraphonist, arranger, bandleader, composer |
| Years active | c.1950–2000s |
| Labels | Salsoul, Atlantic, Philly Sound Works |
Vincent Montana Jr. (February 12, 1928 – April 13, 2013), known as Vince Montana, was an American composer, arranger, vibraphonist, and percussionist. He is best known as a member of MFSB and as the founder of the Salsoul Orchestra. He has been called "the Godfather of disco". Montana was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016.