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Legendary pianist and composer Monty Alexander returns to Rose Theater to celebrate his 80th birthday. His sets feature an explosive and internationally acclaimed lineup of improvisers including NOLA legend and JLCO alum drummer Herlin Riley.
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Date
Saturday, January 25, 2025 7:30PM
Location
Rose Theater
Name
Monty Alexander
Description
ABOUT THE CONCERT
To celebrate his 80th birthday, legendary Grammy Award-nominated pianist and composer Monty Alexander returns to Rose Theater to showcase the dazzling diversity of his full musical expression. Dive into the vibrant journey of this Jamaican-American artist's career, from the early days of ska and reggae to his exploration of mento, New Orleans R&B, and the American songbook. Experience the joy and energy as he integrates steelpan and highlights every thrilling era of his musical evolution.
Honored in 2022 with the Order of Jamaica (O.J.) for his sterling contributions to the promotion of Jamaican music and jazz genre interpretations globally, Alexander brings an internationally acclaimed lineup of improvisers to the stage, including Quentin Baxter, T.K.Blue, Jason Brown, Wayne Escoffery, Dominick Farinacci, Andrae Murchison, Steve Nelson, Victor Provost, Luke Sellick, Hassan Shakur, Herlin Riley, Robert Thomas Jr., and more!
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Legandary Jamaican-American pianist and composer Monty Alexander
- A thrilling retrospective of his career across diverse musical styles, including swing, mento, ska and reggae, and more
- A hard-swinging, internationally acclaimed lineup of improvisers including NOLA legend and JLCO alum Herlin Riley
- Free pre-concert discussion
- Experience Rose Theater, JALC’s stunning concert hall that provides an unmatchedelite acoustic experience
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Piano: Monty Alexander
Trumpet: Dominick Farinacci
Trombone: Andrae Murchison
Alto Saxophone: T.K. Blue
Tenor Saxophone: Wayne Escoffery
Guitar: Randy Napoleon, Justin Poindexter, Joshua Thomas (Jamaica)
Vibraphone: Steve Nelson
Steel Drums: Victor Provost
Acoustic Bass: James Cammack, Luke Sellick, Hassan Shakur
Drums: Quentin Baxter, Jason Brown, Herlin Riley
Hand Drums: Robert Thomas Jr.
Percussion: Courtney Panton (Jamaica), Jr. Wedderburn (Jamaica)
Drums/Percussion: Karl Wright (Jamaica)