Alexander the Great (Monty Alexander album) explained
| Alexander the Great |
| Type: | Live album |
| Artist: | Monty Alexander |
| Cover: | Alexander_the_Great_(album).jpg |
| Released: | 1965 |
| Recorded: | 1964
The Esquire Theater, Los Angeles, CA |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Label: | Pacific Jazz
PJ 86 |
| Producer: | Richard Bock |
| Chronology: | Monty Alexander |
| Next Title: | Spunky |
| Next Year: | 1965 |
Alexander the Great is an album by pianist Monty Alexander (born 1944) recorded in 1964 for the Pacific Jazz label.[1] [2]
Reception
AllMusic rated the album with 4 stars and reviewer Scott Yanow noted: "Even at that early stage (age 20), Alexander had very impressive technique and his Oscar Peterson-influenced style was starting to become distinctive".
Track listing
- "John Brown's Body" (Traditional) - 5:30
- "Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) - 3:59
- "Comin' Home Baby" (Ben Tucker) - 5:45
- "If I Were a Bell" (Frank Loesser) - 6:18
- "The Grabber" (Monty Alexander) - 5:30
- "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer) - 5:59
- "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Loesser) - 5:30
- "Blues for Jilly" (Alexander) - 4:40
Personnel
Notes and References
- http://www.jazzdisco.org/pacific-jazz-records/catalog-10000-20000-series/#pj-86 Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 10000/20000 series
- http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Pacific_Jazz_10000.htm Pacific Jazz 10000/20000 series discography
