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Born: June 06, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
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 pl... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
2009 Calypso Blues: The Songs of Nat King Cole
2008 Good Life: Monte Alexander Plays the Songs of Tony Bennett
2006 Way It Is
2005 Solo
2005 Live at the Iridium
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Influenced By: Oscar Peterson Ahmad Jamal Milt Jackson Sonny Rollins Nat King Cole More >>

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