Just saw Mr. Alexander w/John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton in Salt Lake City, got home and was hungry for more. There are no limits to this wonderful (and personable) man's abilities. Thank you for posting this! His gospel numbers had me ready to convert!
He may not play as deep in the keys as Bill Evans or with the virtuosity of Art Tatum or the powerful swing of Oscar Peterson, but Monty is the best pianist alive since the passing of Oscar. His technique, his clever interpolations of musical quotations, his penchant for surprise--rhythmically, harmonically, melodically, and perhaps above all his infectious, visceral pulse--that sense of "Swing" (the word itself, sadly, is disappearing from our language) is unequaled by any musician of the past 15-20 years. Finally, he's the leading custodian and ambassador for "The Great American Songbook" (Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers, etc.) that, since Louis' first hits, has had a symbiotic relationship with the development of this art form. Jazz and the "classic" American Popular Song--two separate, unique, American art forms? ... or inseparable, mutually stimulating branches of the same great American music? You couldn't have one without the other. As Dylan recently said, jazz and its songs will outlive his own music for centuries to come.
I am in so. Cal. And I am lucky to receive radio waves from Long Beach State University. They run a Jazz fm station 24/7. I though I had heard it all through the years. But I keep discovering new thing then I look them up. If I am convinced they are you tube and g+ worthy, I re-share them with you.
Yes!! I always listen except on Salsa Sunday. Thursday Classics with Bio. are exceptional. Sometimes at night the actual performers show up and play and discuss some heavy bio.
Psalm150 1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Joseph Scriven who wrote this Hymn was buried in Ontario, Canada. His Spirit grooves with Monty whilst his remains turn over at the Grave due to Trudeau's illegal abuse of powers.
Everyone comes together when there is jazz to be played. So awesome to always have a smile on every beat. Love this version because it just is so happy to hear!
Lola By the Kinks , 1970’s is a great Clean party song discovering Woman , in innocence both Of them and myself and some Of the young Rock N Roll Community of my high School days. Sad end Or happy beginning Only know you love her when You let her go Or she lets it glow
No jazz pianist on the planet is more gifted in the art of fusing jazz and gospel than the incomparable Monty Alexander. Pure swing!!!!
God IS good all the time
blilant montyalexander trio. God Bless you!
What a friend we have in Jesus!! Awesome! :) :)
What lovely version awesome ,I play it the same way in my church I live to jazz up gospel songs
Just saw Mr. Alexander w/John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton in Salt Lake City, got home and was hungry for more. There are no limits to this wonderful (and personable) man's abilities. Thank you for posting this! His gospel numbers had me ready to convert!
Sure can worship to this. Thanks Monty.
He may not play as deep in the keys as Bill Evans or with the virtuosity of Art Tatum or the powerful swing of Oscar Peterson, but Monty is the best pianist alive since the passing of Oscar. His technique, his clever interpolations of musical quotations, his penchant for surprise--rhythmically, harmonically, melodically, and perhaps above all his infectious, visceral pulse--that sense of "Swing" (the word itself, sadly, is disappearing from our language) is unequaled by any musician of the past 15-20 years. Finally, he's the leading custodian and ambassador for "The Great American Songbook" (Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers, etc.) that, since Louis' first hits, has had a symbiotic relationship with the development of this art form. Jazz and the "classic" American Popular Song--two separate, unique, American art forms? ... or inseparable, mutually stimulating branches of the same great American music? You couldn't have one without the other. As Dylan recently said, jazz and its songs will outlive his own music for centuries to come.
I wish I could talk like you.....written word, that is. Thanks.
Marry poppin
compared to gene harris?
caponsacchi well said
I’ll embarrass my self if I ramble too much but so glad you said in my ignorance what I would have try to say, you see I still rambled
Monty is one of the most creative jazz pianists alive and has a terrific technique.
I like him best, like this, leading his own trio. He just feels so free.
Thanks for keeping the early Les McCann sound alive (in some parts).
Can I get an AMEN !!!
Monty Alexander her my friend and
Family , took me to see at
Blue Note club in Greenwich Village
NYC
I am in so. Cal. And I am lucky to receive radio waves from Long Beach State University. They run a Jazz fm station 24/7. I though I had heard it all through the years. But I keep discovering new thing then I look them up.
If I am convinced they are you tube and g+ worthy, I re-share them with you.
Yes!! I always listen except on Salsa Sunday.
Thursday Classics with Bio. are exceptional. Sometimes at night the actual performers show up and play and discuss some heavy bio.
A long time ago the call sign was KKGO JAZZ 24/7 from L.A.
I am grateful Long Beach State stepped forward! I tip my hat.
Thank you David , sounds great 👍
Thank you sounds great David
This is exactly the direction my Sunday-schooling has taken symbolically
well done, maestro...!!!
... shades of early Les McCann -- fantastic...
4.36 is the thing why I love jazz
In Monty's hands, music is truly a religious experience. I've been "churchin" with him since 1963.
Best part of the whole thing starts at 2:35... he's really good.
Bliss!!!!
KILLER !
1:36
4:36
Psalm150
1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Joseph Scriven who wrote this Hymn was buried in Ontario, Canada. His Spirit grooves with Monty whilst his remains turn over at the Grave due to Trudeau's illegal abuse of powers.
What a friend we have in Jesus
While our Ancient Foe
Works in Trudeau
Excellent. I hear some Les McCann influence -- he is (the early playing) one of my favorite gospel-jazz players.
Praise the Lord! He is worthy to be praised!
Marvellous. Monty at his best, with Hassan Ash-Shakur , bass, and
Frits Landesbergen ,drums.
Everyone comes together when there is jazz to be played. So awesome to always have a smile on every beat. Love this version because it just is so happy to hear!
great bass player.
Why do all the nutcases suddenly come out on these comments. I refer to jilliestalkingdog.what on earth is she on about?
Gode bless you m'y Friend
Monty is a Cat!!!
This is awekening.. Awesome piano. Christ is a wonderful friend.
Hi’ to All”. What a session “ - Monty”. Such a expressive entertaining super pianist ‘. Always gives his utmost best ‘ , when on stage etc ,- cheers .
Good MONTI i saw you a lot When i leavead on GUADELOUPE
What can we say - just listen and enjoy every bar!!!
And what a Friend’ he is indeed !!!🎩✝️
great :)
fantastic!!!
Amazing rendition..loved it!!
Monty takes a backseat to no one, living or dead.
Sollte man genau so in unserer Kirche spielen😍
ALEXANDER sounds like MONTY .
nice!!!
Lola
By the Kinks , 1970’s is a great
Clean party song discovering
Woman , in innocence both
Of them and myself and some
Of the young Rock N Roll
Community of my high
School days.
Sad end
Or happy beginning
Only know you love her when
You let her go
Or she lets it glow
I una gran emoció compartir-la amb tanta i tanta gent!