Monty Alexander

Monty Alexander is a celebrated Jamaican jazz pianist known for blending the rhythms of his Caribbean roots with the language of American jazz. Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1944, Alexander began playing piano at an early age and was heavily influenced by both jazz legends like Nat King Cole and by the ska and reggae vibes of his homeland. After moving to the U.S. in the 1960s, he quickly made a name for himself with his energetic, soulful style, performing with jazz greats like Milt Jackson, Ray Brown, and Herb Ellis.

Over the decades, Monty Alexander has built a rich discography that spans straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, and reggae-infused projects. His live performances are particularly renowned for their vibrancy and versatility. Albums like "Love You Madly: Live at Bubba's" and "Monty Alexander: The Montreux Years" showcase his ability to light up a stage with both technical brilliance and deep groove. Whether he's reinterpreting jazz standards or giving classic reggae tunes a jazzy spin, Alexander continues to be a vital force in the global jazz scene.

Genres

Jazz

Blues

Funk

Reggae

Latin Jazz

Ska

Soul Jazz

Afro-cuban Jazz

Related Artists

Oscar Peterson

Herbie Hancock

McCoy Tyner

Ahmad Jamal

Chick Corea

Bill Evans

Keith Jarrett

Cedar Walton

Ramsey Lewis

Nat King Cole

Shaggy

Ray Brown

Latest Release

Mack the Knife (Swing - Jazz Secrets) [Short Cuts - breakdown]

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Benny Golson

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released December 20, 2024