Pianist Monty Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in Music With Star-Studded Two Week Engagement at Blue Note, Feb 20 - Mar 4!

PRESS RELEASE

"Monty Alexander's blend of jazz and reggae made for an outrageously good time... When Mr. Alexander-the Jamaican-born pianist with a cheerful, chatty style-surrounded himself with a Caribbean quartet to the right and a jazz trio to the left, the result was fresh, lilting interpretations of Bob Marley's greatest hits, as well as Mr. Alexander's original compositions..."   - Pia Catton, Wall Street Journal

Monty Alexander [photo credit: Alan Nahigian]

In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has distinctively bridged the worlds of jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica. With over 70 albums to his name, Alexander celebrates his 50th year in music with an ambitious, two-week engagement at New York's Blue Note, beginning on Monday, February 20 through Sunday, March 4. Alexander will present the engagement in two parts: 

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Six for Sunday - 6 Artists Influenced by Wes Montgomery

When I was making a decision on which videos to include in yesterday's Seven for Saturday: Wes Montgomery, I came across musicians who stated that they were influenced by his style and technique.  I thought that it would be cool to see some of their videos. Can you readily hear Wes Montgomery's  influence?

Take a listen - I think that you will be pleasantly surprised.

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U.S. Jazz & Blues Performances for May 10-16, 2010

Good morning!

♥Happy Mother's Day♥ to all mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers celebrating it around the world!

Check it out ☛ Sonny Rollins, Mingus Orchestra, Fred Hersch (with Nancy King), Pat Metheny, Carl Weathersby Blues Band, Norah Jones, Simone, Rebirth Brass Band, Kevin Harris Project, Stanley Jordan, Earl Klugh, Ruthie Foster, Charlie Hunter and the Andy Bey Trio are just some of the artists performing this week!

Look at the following schedule. See if someone is playing in or near your city, click on an artist name to find out more info and GO SEE A LIVE SHOW!!!

You'll thank me later, trust me (smile) ~

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