Bright Moments Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 This just came to me via email. Monty puts on an excellent show! Monty Alexander Celebrates the Music of Jamaica & Trinidad Lords of the West Indies March 7 & 8, 2008 – The Allen Room WHO/WHAT: Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander brings together an ensemble of musicians from neighboring islands and cultures to celebrate the intersection of Caribbean music with jazz. The first half of the program will focus on Trinidadian calypso, while the second half of the program highlights Jamaican mento and will include a singing group featuring banjo, guitar, rumba box and maracas. Mr. Alexander (piano, music director), Hassan Shakur (bass) and Herlin Riley (drums) accompany the best from the islands, including Carlton James a.k.a. "Blackie" (banjo and vocals), Pluto Shervington (guitar and vocals), Dean Fraser (alto sax), David "Happy" Williams (acoustic bass/vocals), Etienne Charles (trumpet), Charles Dougherty (sax), "Designer" (vocals) and Clifton Anderson (trombone). The performance presents a unique opportunity to experience authentic mento, with the inclusion of Joseph Bennett (shaker and vocals), Albert Morgan (rumba box) and Desi Jones (drums/percussion). *** Come early for food and beverage samplings of the Caribbean and live music performances in the Atrium at 7:00pm.*** WHEN: March 7 & 8, 2008, 7:30pm & 9:30pm WHERE: The Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th St., New York City. HOW: Tickets at $60 are available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office on Broadway at 60th St., by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 or via www.jalc.org. Media Contact: Scott H. Thompson, Assistant Director – Public Relations, sthompson@jalc.org Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Good for him. I will stay home or maybe go to Chicago. Quote
marcello Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 At least he leaving the steel drums alone. The CIA uses them at Gitmo, I believe. I see he using Hassan Shakur on bass, who used to be known as J.J. Wiggins. Here he is with Mercer Ellington in1975 or so: I guess that's the David Williams we all know, also on bass. I believe he's from Trinadad. Here he is with Elvin Jones and Ryo Kawasaki around the same time: Quote
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