Monty Alexander plays Battle Hymn of the Republic/Glory Hallelujah

Monty Alexander
with Hassan Shakur (bass) and Obed Calvaire (drums)

[@brendanfolmar3237]

That prelude is out of this world....then they started swinging and i fell out of my chair......smiling and crying at the same damn time

[@alanabt9285]

Pure GENIUS, Monty leaves no doubts that he stands among the greatest jazz masters of all time.

[@rhauf55]

Had the pleasure of meeting Monty last night in a local Italian restaurant, Il Melograno, in NYC last night. Quite a surprise and a delight!

[@eljefemaximo5420]

That drummer really knows his way around his kit. He's getting all kinds of sounds out of his kit. I like how he subtly comes in an out with his snare changing speed while keeping time and soft volume. Not too many rock drummers can do that

[@abs117a]

AHmazing artist!!! Over the TOP unique!!

[@avalontheatre4576]

The Monty Alexander Jazz Festival 2021 runs over Labor Day Weekend. Shows take place indoors and outdoors. Patrons must show proof of vaccination to enter indoor concerts.

[@ramoroso2]

Wow! you guys are great! I can't believe you only received 7,000 views.

[@rtel123]

Nice! Heard more than a half dozen different interpretations from Monty, all equally delightful. Obed Calvaire is just great. Love the way he and bassist Hassan Shakur carry the tune while Monty does some talkin'!

[@jennifergibbons08]

The definitive version for me is still Montreux Alexander. Monty swings!

[@gerarddelgrande]

I totally agree with you Jennifer !! Amazing swing and groove with the great John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton ! Cheers from France

[@martijn_nl]

Montreux Alexander was recorded in 1976. Monty was 32 years old back then. I think he will agree.

[@TheSidvin]

Gives me goose bumps

[@dawnstoehrer8107]

Great Jazz group MONTY HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎈🎊🎆

[@madjazzmike]

Hi” to All” - Yes ( Monty ‘s. Trio , FAB* - saw them twice at ( Brecon jazz in time gone bye ,etc = absolutely great entertainment & showmanship in every. Way ! - cheers .

[@andrewwright6893]

Brilliant playing

[@thomasthabza6368]

Just love jazz

[@Willco5114]

Wow. So much fun.

[@kennethhodges3187]

Excellent stuff, but Monty does an even better version of this on 'The Paris Concert' which can be had on DVD recorded July 2001. It's also on 'KZbin'

[@massimoraschilla7946]

Very nice !!!

[@jimjasper6690]

Great !

[@thomasthabza6368]

Excellent 5:13

[@rafaelrieck6655]

Ein Kölner würde sagen: "Datt swinkt un gruuft jewaltisch!"

[@thomasthabza6368]

Nice work

[@joycejenkins6415]

❤❤❤

[@jocelynhierso2720]

A Great

[@grahammewburn]

HalleluJAH Praise JAH Praise JehovAH JAH is a contraction of Jehovah.

[@williamparker8356]

my name is Lance Parker saxophone player from Pittsburgh PAafter studying at Carnegie Mellon University I had the great privilege of studying with Sonny Stitt who I met at the Jazz Festival University of PittsburghSonny and I became great friends I ended up meeting him whenever I wasn't playing in Pittsburgh and would stay in the hotel and study with him in the afternoons in the conference room of the hotel he would take me out with the greatest musicians in the world that I sat in over 5 years.Sonny would bring me up the last half hour the set and maybe 45 minutes and he would let me play with the top 10 in the world of jazz Kenny Clark Abraham laboriel slide Hampton Kenny Burrell Jackie byard Groove HolmesDon PattersonJimmy Smith and more sunny I remember playing with him at the High Chaparral in Columbus Ohio with Monty Alexanderwho I got to go up on the Bandstand and play with I'll never forget those 5 years off and on studying with the Great Master he gave me his Mark 7 Selmer tenor saxophones in 1978 which I've had all my lifehe made me the player I am this message from Lance Parker Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Sax Man

[@williamparker8356]

part 2 of the message I would go to Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland DetroitBuffalo and Rochester I would drive my car meet sunny and stay in the hotel with him at night and then get lessons in the conference room as I said in the daytimean experience I will never rememberthis message again part 2 Lance Parker Pittsburgh PA

[@gerdlagergren8432]

Jag vill den här som utgångslåt vid min begravning

[@veganbadbitch8961]

Just discovered this artist and piece 2 days ago! In love.