Just had the pleasure of meeting Mr Monty Alexander on a flight from Tokyo to Newark today on my United Airlines flight.(Crew member) What a nice guy. A real pleasure to talk too. And a real gentleman. It was interesting too look up and read his bio when i got home and listening to this track as I type. He certainly has had and continues to have a great life. I hope to see him perform live in the NYC area in the near future.
I've been following Monty since his Love and Sunshine LP back in the 70's but this clip has a special meaning for me. 1:07:45 "I don't know anymore songs" and he plays Dr. Billy Taylor's I wish I knew How It Felt To Be Free. I heard this when I was 8 years old performed by Dr. Taylor and knew then, I wanted to play piano like that. Well X number of years, I'm still at it. Thank you for the post.
Incredible, with what ease the musicians present the audience the fruits of their labor...so beautiful...indescribable...in thought, I take off my hat....
Great concert, but one of the piano mics has a loose connection by the sound of it - there's a fluttering noise that gets very pronounced towards the end.
Does anybody have a songlist for this incredibly fun set??? Mainly Im desperately in search of the tune Monty plays at about 19 minutes in Its very different from anything else he played that night it has a couple themes that are positively infectious so much seek its been running through my head for weeks ???
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Musicians :
• Monty Alexander - Piano
• Hassan Shakur - Bass (acoustic)
• Andy Bassford - Guitar
• Joshua Thomas - Bass (electric) & singer
• Karl Wright - Drums
• Obed Calvaire - Drums
Wonderful! One of the best jazz pianist - Monty Alexander - with the Harlem Kingston Express. What more can one ask for!
Just had the pleasure of meeting Mr Monty Alexander on a flight from Tokyo to Newark today on my United Airlines flight.(Crew member) What a nice guy. A real pleasure to talk too. And a real gentleman. It was interesting too look up and read his bio when i got home and listening to this track as I type. He certainly has had and continues to have a great life. I hope to see him perform live in the NYC area in the near future.
His 80th birthday celebration this week at Birdland NYC! 😁
Definitely one of the best!
As always Mighty Monty you never fail to give value for the music,jah bless.
I wish I had caught onto Monty years ago. I have seen him several times in the last couple of years, and he never disappoints!
I wish TH-cam had a rule that in order to post a video like this, you need to accurately identify all the musicians/instruments.
I've been following Monty since his Love and Sunshine LP back in the 70's but this clip has a special meaning for me. 1:07:45 "I don't know anymore songs" and he plays Dr. Billy Taylor's I wish I knew How It Felt To Be Free. I heard this when I was 8 years old performed by Dr. Taylor and knew then, I wanted to play piano like that. Well X number of years, I'm still at it. Thank you for the post.
Thanks Monty. That left hand remains as powerful and rhythmic as ever. Keep playing! Happy that I can always find you on TH-cam.
Incredible, with what ease the musicians present the audience the fruits of their labor...so beautiful...indescribable...in thought, I take off my hat....
I got no hat but l'll soon take of my hair
His concerts are always so much fun. Great musicianship all around
That's his Jamaican spirit that is fun. Most Caribbean people have a lively, fun, spirit.
One of our best, I have been a fan for over 30years
Monty is an excellent, fine pianist. I saw him in concert in Miami. 👍✌
This is really good stuff Monty never disappoints thanks for posting
My headache just went away.
Wonderful. Great band.
I love this. Thanks for this great music.
So good 😊
Blessings from nz Aotearoa land of the long white cloud ♡
Love those grooves that Monty gets in ..my favorite jazz piano player .. This concert seemed especially good to me .. loved it ..
This is super.
Maravilhoso !
What a night!!!!!!!!!!! This really feels good!! Right down to your shoes baby!!
Una noche en piano excelente presentacion musical de Monty Alexander 2016
My icon is Monty Alexander and Thelonius Monk.
Caribbean spirit 👍🏽😎
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Terrific! Very much like Erroll Garner
He told me : don't play, have fun
Kg, He's the good!
Bonjour ou bonsoir, Un Grand pianiste qui n'a pas oublié ses RACINES DE LA JAMA. Je l'ai vu au CENTRE DES ARTS A PAP. Mais il sait Jouer.
JAMAÏQUE
Great concert, but one of the piano mics has a loose connection by the sound of it - there's a fluttering noise that gets very pronounced towards the end.
Does anybody have a songlist for this incredibly fun set??? Mainly Im desperately in search of the tune Monty plays at about 19 minutes in Its very different from anything else he played that night it has a couple themes that are positively infectious so much seek its been running through my head for weeks ???
That track is called "Love Notes"
Please - Aside from Monty, who are the personnel in this amazing band?
Who's that on bass guitar?
Старик разговаривает роялем. Очень крут!
Bass Drum mix is awful 😢