5.5K views · 330 reactions | Enjoy Monty's 80th birthday celebration performance from the 41st San Francisco Jazz Festival now available on-demand! Watch the full concert at SFJAZZ.org/MontyAlexander | Monty Alexander | Facebook

Please join us in wishing one of the world's greatest musical treasures, Monty Alexander a very happy 79th. Self-taught Monty melds music from his native Jamaica to straight ahead jazz and fuses it and twists it all with a swinging sound that's all his own. He was a favorite from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett to Oscar Peterson and Milt Jackson, and he is a favorite for us as well. Every song tells a story and becomes another chapter in the always evolving and luscious performances of Monty Alex

3.7K views · 258 reactions | "In a career spanning six decades, Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. Monty has always been proud of his roots and effortlessly merges his iconic piano playing with other musical influences." Jazzwise Magazine. Monty Alexander: The Montreux Years ▶️ bit.ly/3zJM2dt | Monty Alexander | Facebook

How about some blues to start your week? Here's "Night Mist Blues" written by the great Ahmad Jamal. #MusicMondays | Monty Alexander

In 1978, we were "Jammin" at NN North Sea Jazz Festival with Frank Gant on drums and a 24 year old Steve Rodby on bass. Steve as many you know was with Pat Metheny for about 30 years. #FlashbackFriday | Monty Alexander