The three dislikes must be the people who tell me that Country and Western music is real music for real people. I'm so grateful I got the chance to see this astonishing pianist performing at Birdland in 2014.
This is awesome! Monty is also responsible for one of the greatest live piano performances of all time - Montreaux 1976. It is available on TH-cam. Look for the Montreaux performance 76A "Satin Doll" - completely unbelievable.
I first caught Monty in 1975, with a rhythm section even more swingin' that Clayton-Hamilton. It included a teenaged energy plant named Duffy Jackson and a great walker whose name I've forgotten. But no recording of Monty's swings harder than a 1973 date in Buffalo, NY, with the always-tough Bobby Durham and the "senator," Eugene Wright (from the Brubeck Quartet). "It Could Happen to You" is an earth-shaking experience.
@@jamieevans1890 Having known and heard Bobby and Eugene Wright on many occasions, must agree. Duffy Jackson is no slouch, either. Also Jeff Hamilton and Clayton. Face it, man, those are all some primo players. Duffy now resides in Nashville and playing great.
Monty didnt like duffey...duffey is great..but they always didnt mesh...Monty kept telling him to layout..dont think Duffy loved Monty either...personality conflict
Been a huge fan of this man for 30 years, tremendous chops always used in the service of the most impeccable taste and tastiness. You can't go wrong. The only thing that isn't totally timeless here are those outfits. : )
wow. Only 2039 views in a year, for one of the best performances from one of the best performers? We need to get the word out ! Who are the other two talents in the trio?
Por esta época se presentó en Caracas, en el teatro Nacional. Actuó con bajista venezolano muy jóven por cierto, creo que se llamaba Héctor Hernández....Yo estuve allí...Gloria a Dios. Lo bailao y lo bebido no me lo quita nadie como dicen en mi tierra Venezuela.
That looks like the Marc Johnson playing bass, he was Bill Evans final bass player. Marc Johnson is married to the great Brazilian pianist singer Eliane Elias.
Yes, Monty is a very overlooked / underrated pianist, but most straight ahead swinging jazz listeners and performers are well aware of him. He has a phenomenal ear and facility from absorbing the chops & conceptions of Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Nat Cole, Garner etc, and bassist Ray Brown who he credits gave him his "let's party all night" groove (check out his record "Facets" with Ray). Not sure who the bassist & drummer are; terrible direct pickup sound on the bass. He and the drummer are adequate players but nowhere near the level of Monty's primary late 70's / 80's rhythm section... drummer Jeff Hamilton & bassist John Clayton. The three of them (we call the "dream team") still occasionally play together, it's well worth any expense to catch them live. Even non jazz fans like Monty's playing.
@@Leonchuckmoutsoulas "Oh you mean those cerebral jazz types"... Not at all. My comment about him crediting Ray's "let's party all night" for his great feel is all about fun. Even people that don't like most most jazz like Monty for his joyful playing. And as a music teacher, he's my "go to" for students just beginning to listen to jazz.
@hezekla1 Dude, guess who play piano on the Clint Eastwood movie about Charlie Parker? Monty is THE hardest swinging player out there, no disrespect to Gene Harris who is another MoFo on the keys! All these kids today into esoteric stuff need to listen to this guy here. This is real shit. Check out Monty live in Montreaux Jaz Festival back in the 1970s. That album is a reference standard...
The land of pure feeling . Not having to wonder “is this good?” Happiness, frolicking, ❤, joy, good vibes….all heart. Go Monty!
The three dislikes must be the people who tell me that Country and Western music is real music for real people. I'm so grateful I got the chance to see this astonishing pianist performing at Birdland in 2014.
WOW
That is incredible! You couldn't thank Monty enough for what he's given us!
This is awesome! Monty is also responsible for one of the greatest live piano performances of all time - Montreaux 1976. It is available on TH-cam. Look for the Montreaux performance 76A "Satin Doll" - completely unbelievable.
Outstanding all heart player
I'm in my 80s just love this guy, recent watch was from "Berghausen" crazy, stunning, total magic!
This is the Monty Alexander My husband and I remember and love!
Arlene Corwin
this man is a massive talent and he sure knows how to swing.fantastic.many thanks.
I can't believe I never heard of this guy in America. He is Amazing!
This cat...Monte is a complete monster...
Hi” All “- comment - Fabulous from. A Great ! Session & a Great player & trio , - His arraignments are fascinating to hear * ,Cheers.
One of Monty's best. And a fine trio too. Who is with him?
Love this!. I think it's Frank Gant on drums and possibly Dave Carpenter on bass?
Merci pour cette mise ligne...
Mille ****pour Monty et CIE
Renaud
Pour moi aussi, il est l'un de mes pianistes préférés... outre Peterson naturellement :-) Salut de Hongrie, Zoltán
Absolutely fantastic-could listen to him all day!
What a treasure!!
Fabulous....!
I first caught Monty in 1975, with a rhythm section even more swingin' that Clayton-Hamilton. It included a teenaged energy plant named Duffy Jackson and a great walker whose name I've forgotten. But no recording of Monty's swings harder than a 1973 date in Buffalo, NY, with the always-tough Bobby Durham and the "senator," Eugene Wright (from the Brubeck Quartet). "It Could Happen to You" is an earth-shaking experience.
i agree! i have that record. my favorite monty ever! i do like the 1985 record with nhop and grady tate too. that's a close second.
Agreed too...and I don't think Bobby and Eugene were ever bettered as Monty's partners. Bobby was nicked by Oscar...maybe Eugene as well. Not sure.
@@jamieevans1890 Having known and heard Bobby and Eugene Wright on many occasions, must agree. Duffy Jackson is no slouch, either. Also Jeff Hamilton and Clayton. Face it, man, those are all some primo players. Duffy now resides in Nashville and playing great.
Monty didnt like duffey...duffey is great..but they always didnt mesh...Monty kept telling him to layout..dont think Duffy loved Monty either...personality conflict
Been a huge fan of this man for 30 years, tremendous chops always used in the service of the most impeccable taste and tastiness. You can't go wrong. The only thing that isn't totally timeless here are those outfits. : )
wow. Only 2039 views in a year, for one of the best performances from one of the best performers?
We need to get the word out !
Who are the other two talents in the trio?
Por esta época se presentó en Caracas, en el teatro Nacional. Actuó con bajista venezolano muy jóven por cierto, creo que se llamaba Héctor Hernández....Yo estuve allí...Gloria a Dios. Lo bailao y lo bebido no me lo quita nadie como dicen en mi tierra Venezuela.
excellent .
That looks like the Marc Johnson playing bass, he was Bill Evans final bass player. Marc Johnson is married to the great Brazilian pianist singer Eliane Elias.
Not Marc Johnson. Its a kid whole played in Buddys band
Dave Carpenter
bravo!!!!
Just love this man so much
In England we had a great pianist/comedian called Dudley Moore. Played great piano very similar.
Dudley loved Errol Garner too!
Monty Alexander trio
Check out Monty, Jeff & John here, still swinging their butts off 33 years later Monty Alexander Trio - Jazz in Marciac 2011
Yes, Monty is a very overlooked / underrated pianist, but most straight ahead swinging jazz listeners and performers are well aware of him. He has a phenomenal ear and facility from absorbing the chops & conceptions of Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Nat Cole, Garner etc, and bassist Ray Brown who he credits gave him his "let's party all night" groove (check out his record "Facets" with Ray).
Not sure who the bassist & drummer are; terrible direct pickup sound on the bass. He and the drummer are adequate players but nowhere near the level of Monty's primary late 70's / 80's rhythm section... drummer Jeff Hamilton & bassist John Clayton. The three of them (we call the "dream team") still occasionally play together, it's well worth any expense to catch them live. Even non jazz fans like Monty's playing.
Oh you mean those cerebral jazz types? They are the no fun crowd. Monty is all ❤he appeals to all because joy appeals to all❤
@@Leonchuckmoutsoulas "Oh you mean those cerebral jazz types"... Not at all. My comment about him crediting Ray's "let's party all night" for his great feel is all about fun. Even people that don't like most most jazz like Monty for his joyful playing. And as a music teacher, he's my "go to" for students just beginning to listen to jazz.
@@russj6489 oh yes . I agreed with you. I didn’t mean to seem like I didn’t agree with you. Monty is joy. God bless you friend.🙂
Soo amazingly awesome what the bassist does on 2:04 to 2:07
Unfortunately he was never coming to Budapest / H Keep swingin'
Monty Alexander = Peterson + Evans with more swing
@hezekla1 Dude, guess who play piano on the Clint Eastwood movie about Charlie Parker? Monty is THE hardest swinging player out there, no disrespect to Gene Harris who is another MoFo on the keys! All these kids today into esoteric stuff need to listen to this guy here. This is real shit. Check out Monty live in Montreaux Jaz Festival back in the 1970s. That album is a reference standard...
１９７８年、巷で吹き上がった頃の､ｼﾞｬﾏｲｶﾝ･ヴｧｰﾁｭｵｰｿﾞ､ﾓﾝﾃｨｰ･ｱﾚｸｻﾝﾀﾞｰ､優しく紡いでいく、ｽﾀｲﾝ"Just In Time"､ﾌﾙ活用指 #jazzm
yes, i've watched it many times, i think that's when monty was at his peak - one of the best jazz performances i've heard - very under estimated
2:03
2:59
Whi is the drummer and the bassist?
Think it's Frank Gant on drums and maybe Dave Carpenter on bass.
amazing.... full of drive and passion