Monty Alexander has recorded more than 60 albums as a band leader, not only covering jazz compositions but also paying tribute to the work of Bob Marley.
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10/03/08
Jazz was king in Jamaica long before reggae took the reigns. Monty Alexander was born and raised in Jamaica, recognized as a true talent soon after his first piano lessons at age six. 
Courtesy photoMonty Alexander performs Friday through Sunday at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. (two shows each night at 8 and 10). Find Us On Facebook
His music has underscored the likes of Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Sonny Rollins, Ray Brown and fellow countrymen Sly & Robbie, and Ernest Ranglin. He's been a hit on the Jamaican charts since the late '50s, mingling with heavyweights with names like Dizzy, Sonny and Terry.
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