Monty Alexander
Monty Alexander (born Montgomery Bernard Alexander; June 6, 1944)[1] is a jazz pianist, who also plays the melodica. His career began in 1958.
Monty Alexander | |
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 Monty Alexander at Ronnie Scotts Jazz venue, London | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Montgomery Bernard Alexander |
| Born | 6 June 1944
(aged 81) Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Jazz, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano, melodica |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Website | montyalexander.com |
He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, but was raised in Miami, Florida. He was married to musician Emily Remler, but their marriage ended in divorce.
References
- ↑ Rinzler, Paul; Kernfeld, Barry (2002). "Alexander, Monty". In Barry Kernfeld (ed.). The new Grove dictionary of jazz, vol. 1 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries Inc. p. 28. ISBN 1-56159-284-6.
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