Harlem-Kingston Express Live!

by Monty Alexander

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Kenneth Pyron What a groove! What playing! Incredible passion and joy in the playing. This is the album to work to, enjoy an afternoon to, or simply listen with friends to. I've been listening to Monty since 1977 and are simply astonished at his ability and complete joy in playing. Favorite track: No Woman, No Cry.

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	1.	Strawberry 04:09
	2.	King Tubby 06:02
	3.	Eleuthra 05:56
	4.	Sweet Georgia Brown 05:08
	5.	Freddy the Freeloader 02:07
	6.	The Heathen 04:56
	7.	Compassion 05:03
	8.	Runnin' Away 06:46
	9.	Mento Revival 05:24
	10.	No Woman, No Cry 07:06

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Monty Alexander celebrated his 50th year of phenomenal musicianship by releasing two outstanding recordings: the now Grammy® nominated Harlem-Kingston Express Live! and Uplift (via Jazz Legacy Productions). Co-Produced by Jana Herzen, Katherine Miller, and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola's Todd Barkan (who introduced Motéma and Monty to each other), the Best Reggae Album nomination is truly a fantastic accomplishment in what has been a hugely successful year for the pianist. Upon its release, Harlem-Kingston Express Live! dominated the airwaves, reaching #1 on both Jazzweek's Jazz and World radio charts, while press buzzed over the album's Jamaican influences, which include elements of mento, ska as well as R&B.

Jazziz heralded the project a "joyous recording," and NY Daily News labeled it a "honeymoon of musical bliss."

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released June 14, 2011

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Monty Alexander New York, New York

"Commander 'Zander's" reggae-fied one-love groove jazz party continues in high studio style on this rock-steady follow up to his 2011 Grammy®-nominated, chart topping "Harlem-Kingston Express Live!". The piano genius enters his 70th year with this infectiously grooving reggae/jazz fusion studio project, featuring great live bonus tracks. ... more

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May 4

Blue Note Hawaii

Honolulu, HI
May 4

Blue Note Hawaii

Honolulu, HI
May 28

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
May 28

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
May 29

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
May 29

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
May 30

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
May 30

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
May 31

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
Jun 1

Birdland

New York (NYC), NY
Jul 3

New Morning

Paris, France
Jul 3

New Morning

Paris, France
Jul 6

Domaine de Fontblanche

Vitrolles, France

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