The Monty Alexander Trio
The Way It Is
MPS (Germany) 1979
0068.223 (LP) Original pressing.
sleeve : EX-(some wear on edge and corner, some light dirts.)
media : EX-/EX-(some slightly noise caused by slightly hairlines.)
An album released in 1979 on Germany’s prestigious MPS label by Jamaican-born pianist Monty Alexander. Performing here in a trio with John Clayton on bass and Jeff Hamilton on drums, Monty delivers a superb set that blends jazz standards by Milt Jackson, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman with his own original compositions. His bright, beautifully flowing piano lines—colored with touches of soul and bossa nova—create a lively, radiant atmosphere throughout. Within the framework of straight-ahead modal jazz, Monty brings an unmistakable sense of groove that’s entirely his own. Hamilton’s drumming is effortlessly cool, completing this outstanding session. Highly recommended. Original German pressing.
A1 : People Make The World Go Round
B4: Bossa Nova do Marilla”
The Way It Is
MPS (Germany) 1979
0068.223 (LP) Original pressing.
sleeve : EX-(some wear on edge and corner, some light dirts.)
media : EX-/EX-(some slightly noise caused by slightly hairlines.)
An album released in 1979 on Germany’s prestigious MPS label by Jamaican-born pianist Monty Alexander. Performing here in a trio with John Clayton on bass and Jeff Hamilton on drums, Monty delivers a superb set that blends jazz standards by Milt Jackson, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman with his own original compositions. His bright, beautifully flowing piano lines—colored with touches of soul and bossa nova—create a lively, radiant atmosphere throughout. Within the framework of straight-ahead modal jazz, Monty brings an unmistakable sense of groove that’s entirely his own. Hamilton’s drumming is effortlessly cool, completing this outstanding session. Highly recommended. Original German pressing.
A1 : People Make The World Go Round
B4: Bossa Nova do Marilla”