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Monty goes back into history
Monday, December 30, 2013
RESPECTED Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander pays tribute to his country's popular music at the historic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, with a series of shows dubbed 'A History of Jamaican Music — Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady and Jazz'.
'A History Of Reggae' is scheduled to open January 25 and features Alexander and longtime friend/collaborator, guitarist Ernie Ranglin, and current roots-reggae sensation Chronixx.
ALEXANDER... This show will be one of the most incredible that I have ever been a part of
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"This show will be one of the most incredible that I have ever been a part of," said Alexander. "It will truly be called a musical presentation of the history of reggae and Jamaican music!"
The Kingston-born Alexander began his career in the early 1960s as a session musician with pioneer producers such as Clement Dodd.
Moving to the United States late that decade, he gradually established himself as a jazz player, working with greats, including singers Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and be-bop legend Dizzy Gillespie.
In the last 15 years, Alexander has reconnected with his roots, recording a handful of Bob Marley tribute albums, as well as working with Ranglin and Sly and Robbie on well-received jazz-reggae albums.
The Blue Note dates kick off January 13 before returning for six consecutive nights, starting January 21.
Guests for the traditional jazz shows include vocalist Caterina Zapponi & the Pizzarellis on guitars and bass and John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton January 22-24th.
Monday, December 30, 2013
RESPECTED Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander pays tribute to his country's popular music at the historic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, with a series of shows dubbed 'A History of Jamaican Music — Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady and Jazz'.
'A History Of Reggae' is scheduled to open January 25 and features Alexander and longtime friend/collaborator, guitarist Ernie Ranglin, and current roots-reggae sensation Chronixx.
ALEXANDER... This show will be one of the most incredible that I have ever been a part of 1/1 "This show will be one of the most incredible that I have ever been a part of," said Alexander. "It will truly be called a musical presentation of the history of reggae and Jamaican music!"
The Kingston-born Alexander began his career in the early 1960s as a session musician with pioneer producers such as Clement Dodd.
Moving to the United States late that decade, he gradually established himself as a jazz player, working with greats, including singers Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and be-bop legend Dizzy Gillespie.
In the last 15 years, Alexander has reconnected with his roots, recording a handful of Bob Marley tribute albums, as well as working with Ranglin and Sly and Robbie on well-received jazz-reggae albums.
The Blue Note dates kick off January 13 before returning for six consecutive nights, starting January 21.
Guests for the traditional jazz shows include vocalist Caterina Zapponi & the Pizzarellis on guitars and bass and John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton January 22-24th.
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