SMDCAC presents Monty Alexander: Harlem-Kingston Express

Nov 5, 2016, 8 PM

Pianist Monty Alexander along with his Harlem-Kingston Express Band bring together the musical worlds of American jazz, Calypso, bebop and the music of his native Jamaica into one grand show.

Monty Alexander long ago combined together the influence of Oscar Peterson with the soul of Gene Harris and Nat “King” Cole to form his personable style. 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. Soon he was accompanying a variety of top singers, formed a friendship with vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and began gigging with bassist Ray Brown. With the recording of a pair of Pacific Jazz albums in 1965, an RCA date in 1967, and a Verve session in 1969, Alexander began to gain a strong reputation.

Main Stage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPJkdpo3MAw

South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Miami FL 33189
786.573.5316
www.smdcac.org

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