Artist: Monty Alexander
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Steaming Hot (CD2)
Year: 2004
Tracks: 13
Steaming Hot (CD1)
Year: 2004
Tracks: 9
Monty Alexander long ago combined together the influence of Oscar Peterson with the soul of Gene Harris and Nat "King" Cole to physique his own appealing and personable mode. Long a bit underrated (due to the shadow of Peterson), Alexander has recorded more than than a score of splendid albums. Monty Alexander began pianissimo lessons when he was sestet and he played professionally in Jamaican clubs patch still a adolescent; his band, Monty and the Cyclones, was quite an popular locally during 1958-1960. He first played in the U.S. when he appeared in Las Vegas with Art Mooney's Orchestra. Soon he was incidental a change of circus tent singers, formed a friendly relationship with vibist Milt Jackson, and began gigging with bassist Ray Brown. With the transcription of a copulate of Pacific Jazz albums in 1965, an RCA escort in 1967, and a Verve academic term in 1969, Alexander began to gain ground a firm report. His series of exciting albums for MPS during 1971-1977 institute him in prime physical body, and his recordings in the '80s, '90s, and 2000s establish him building on his original style. Alexander, wHO oftentimes pays tribute to his Jamaican heritage, performs regularly with his own trio and swings tough in his have voice.
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