Amelia Island Jazz Festival Monty Alexander - In Concert

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The Amelia Island Jazz Festival is honored to present Monty Alexander, world-renowned pianist and one of the most beloved figures in jazz. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and based in the U.S. for nearly six decades, Monty brings a joyful blend of jazz and Caribbean rhythm to every performance. Grammy®-nominated and featured on over 75 recordings, Monty is celebrated for his vibrant personality, soulful melodies, and unmatched ability to fuse jazz with calypso, reggae, gospel, and the blues. Whether interpreting the Great American Songbook or channeling island grooves, his performances ignite the stage—swinging hard, lifting spirits, and “kicking up a storm.” Monty has received Jamaica’s highest national honors and was named one of the top five jazz pianists of all time by The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players (Hal Leonard). In 2024, he celebrates his 80th birthday and the release of D-Day (PeeWee! Records), commemorating the WWII Normandy landings through music. Prepare for a powerful, uplifting evening with this true jazz legend.