Monty Alexander
ABOUT THE CONCERT
To celebrate his 80th birthday, legendary Grammy Award-nominated pianist and composer Monty Alexander returns to Rose Theater to showcase the dazzling diversity of his full musical expression. Dive into the vibrant journey of this Jamaican-American artist's career, from the early days of ska and reggae to his exploration of mento, New Orleans R&B, and the American songbook. Experience the joy and energy as he integrates steelpan and highlights every thrilling era of his musical evolution.
Honored in 2022 with the Order of Jamaica (O.J.) for his sterling contributions to the promotion of Jamaican music and jazz genre interpretations globally, Alexander brings an internationally acclaimed lineup of improvisers to the stage, including Quentin Baxter, T.K.Blue, Jason Brown, Wayne Escoffery, Dominick Farinacci, Andrae Murchison, Russell Malone, Steve Nelson, Victor Provost, Luke Sellick, Hassan Shakur, Herlin Riley, Robert Thomas Jr., and more!
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Legandary Jamaican-American pianist and composer Monty Alexander
- A thrilling retrospective of his career across diverse musical styles, including swing, mento, ska and reggae, and more
- A hard-swinging, internationally acclaimed lineup of improvisers including NOLA legend and JLCO alum Herlin Riley
- Experience Rose Theater, JALC’s stunning concert hall that provides an unmatchedelite acoustic experience
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Percussion: Courtney Panton (Jamaica), Jr. Wedderburn (Jamaica)
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