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Monty Alexander: A Student of Joy
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Here Alexander traces his journey from Kingston recording sessions with ska pioneers to the New York jazz scene, where an unlikely connection with Frank Sinatra and Jilly Rizzo led to friendships and collaborations with some of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
Now 82, with more than 80 albums to his name, Alexander continues to explore the connections between jazz, blues, gospel, reggae and calypso. His latest recording, A Jamarican in Paris, reflects that lifelong musical curiosity.
He also discusses his largely self-taught approach to the piano, the role of improvisation in his life, his experience surviving pancreatic cancer, and the philosophy that continues to guide him: "I'm a student of joy."
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