Monty Alexander


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Born: June 06, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica
Years Active: 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:
Estate
2008 Good Life: Monte Alexander Plays the Songs of Tony Bennett
2005 Solo
2005 Live at the Iridium
2004 Zing
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Influenced By:
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Nat King Cole
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