Monty Alexander – Jamaica to Jazz
Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - English
Celebrate the legacy of Monty Alexander, a pioneer of early Jamaican popular music whose teenage years in 1950s recording studios helped give rise to the birth of ska and reggae. After moving to the U.S., Alexander developed his distinctive blend of Jamaican rhythms and jazz, performing alongside legends including Duke Ellington, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Sonny Rollins.
Location
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 (Map)