Monty Alexander at Birdland Jazz Club

Monty Alexander, the Grammy-nominated Jamaican American pianist, brings his signature blend of jazz and Caribbean rhythms to Birdland Jazz Club. With a career spanning over six decades, Alexander has performed with jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Brown, and has been a pioneer in fusing jazz with reggae and calypso. Known for his bright, swinging style and melodic inventiveness, he has delighted global audiences since the 1960s.

His spirited conception is informed by endless melody-making, effervescent grooves, and a romantic spirit, drawing from the American songbook, blues, gospel, bebop, calypso, and reggae. Alexander has been a perennial favorite at festivals like Montreux, where he has performed 23 times since 1976. His trio, often featuring musicians associated with Oscar Peterson, brings a sophisticated interplay to each performance.

Birdland Jazz Club in the heart of New York City provides an intimate setting for this masterful pianist. The venue's rich jazz legacy complements Alexander's deep roots in the tradition.