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Monty Alexander
Biography
Monty Alexander
Born
June 6, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica

Years Active:
50s | 60s | 70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
Monty Alexander long ago combined together the influence of Oscar Peterson with the soul of Gene Harris and Nat "King" Cole to form his own appealing and personable style. Long a bit underrated (due to the shadow of Peterson), Alexander has recorded more than a score of excellent albums. Monty Alexander began piano lessons when he was six and he played professionally in Jamaican clubs while still a teenager; his band, Monty and the Cyclones, was quite popular locally during 1958-1960. He first played in the U.S. when he appeared in Las Vegas with Art Mooney's Orchestra. ...
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Nat King Cole Oscar Peterson Oscar Peterson Trio Sonny Rollins Oscar Peterson Trio With Milt Jackson

Influences
Oscar Peterson Oscar Peterson Trio Oscar Peterson Trio With Milt Jackson Nat King Cole Sonny Rollins Nat King Cole Trio

Performed Songs By
Bob Marley Cole Porter Bob Marley & The Wailers Nat Adderley James Brown Ray Charles Nat King Cole The Duke Ellington Orchestra Duke Ellington Duke Ellington & John Coltrane Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins Marvin Gaye George Gershwin Al Green Blue Mitchell Monty Alexander Trio Monty Alexander w/Ernest Ranglin

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