Monty Alexander: Eleuthera

an original composition, released on several recordings; this was recorded in a Connecticut state park in the fall of 1984 and broadcast in 1985 by Bravo on the program 'Jazz Counterpoint w/Billy Taylor'
(posted with the artist's permission)

[@phonkin]

monty was in topform those days.
now and then he still is.
only in life performances
monty gave us decades of wonderfull music.
the youth should know this. so spread the word, the music

[@SELMER1947]

Fabulous pianist

[@brian106699]

Help! I can't stop smiling. That was amazing!

[@brantjester5100]

So clean, clear, and thoughtful. Such a nice song. A true jazz genius!

[@Ad1saT]

A song based on 'the lick'! priceless!

[@berthonpowell7366]

Amazing dexterity and sensitivity. I like the samba feel.🎵💫🎹🙌🙌❤

[@HarrisonFerlauto]

A colorful portrait in jazz!

[@chazinko]

Yeah! The guy is a genius at the keyboard - a virtuoso with great feel in his notes.

[@slapmyfunkybass]

thx for posting.... can you post the full interview?

[@piconazzaro]

need to make some time to convert it all, but here's another section of the interview posted by another youtuber: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Billy Taylor (th-cam.com/video/6jzm5kDb05A/w-d-xo.html)

[@it-is-piper]

Would be amazing if you get around to converting the whole interview; I've been looking for the complete set for ages.

[@7thewitness]

Benjamin Barg I concur