Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Monty Alexander Title: Ballad Essentials Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Concord Records Original Release Date: 3/14/2000 Release Date: 3/14/2000 Genres: Jazz, Pop Style: Bebop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 013431490326, 013431490326 |
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As student of Nat "King" Cole, the Jamaica-born pianist Monty Alexander knows how to make the keyboard sing. This ballad collection is compiled from several of his recordings with the Concord label, including Echoes of Jil... more » |
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Amazon.com As student of Nat "King" Cole, the Jamaica-born pianist Monty Alexander knows how to make the keyboard sing. This ballad collection is compiled from several of his recordings with the Concord label, including Echoes of Jilly's, the Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, and Ivory & Steel. Alexander's solo renditions of "Here's That Rainy Day," "Estate," and "I'm a Fool to Want You" reveal his luscious, lyrical lilt. His combo takes of "Body and Soul," "For All We Know," and "The River" with bassist Ray Brown, guitarist Herb Ellis, and drummer Ed Thigpen showcase his sensitivity and spirituality. The addition of steel drums by Othello Molineaux and Derek Di Cenzo on "Catavina" and Kurt Weill's "September Song" provide Monty Alexander with the island-breeze, melodic tinges of his West Indian heritage that complement his deep devotion to African American classical music. --Eugene Holley Jr. Similar CDs
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CD Reviews"has come a long way from Monty & the Cyclones" J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 01/30/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "Influenced by such greats as Nat King Cole, Gene Harris and Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander formed his own voice and style, recording for many major record labels over the past thirty-five years. Began playing the piano at age six in his native Jamaica, as a teenager worked in local clubs with his group "Monty and the Cyclones", he's come a long way since then.Monty has been recording for Concord since his debut in 1979, currently fourteen Alexander CD's, not counting the many sideman appearances. "Ballads Essentials" is the name of the game on this release, a dozen tunes many are familiar standards, while others find him building on his original style paying tribute to his Jamaican heritage.Many stand outs are evident, but the highlights and there are two - "SEPTEMBER SONG" the classic standard by Kurt Weill, an awesome arrangement and unique sound setting the mood, with Monty (piano) and Derek Dicenzo (steel drums) originally issued on: "To The Ends Of The Earth" CCD-4721 (1996)...another song about our favorite month - "MAYBE SEPTEMBER" the haunting melodic chords composed by Percy Faith, the "King of Strings", was always one of my favorites and Monty does it justice, backup men Ira Coleman (bass) and Dion Parson (drums) originally issued on: "Steamin'" CCD-4636, never considered this a jazz piece, but now there's no doubt.Concord Jazz and Nick Phillips once again hit the mark, sensitive interpretations by Alexander make each song sound like they are recent discoveries written especially for him, this is one to add to your ever-growing collection of GREAT JAZZ!Total Time: 60:08 on 12 Tracks...Concord Jazz CCD-4903...(2000)"
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