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The Art of the Story

Legendary pianist Monty Alexander shares boxing stories about Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis

By Doug Doyle
Published December 29, 2023 at 7:39 AM EST
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Monty Alexander is a master storyteller as well as a legendary musician
Monty Alexander
Monty Alexander is a master storyteller as well as a legendary musician

On this episode of AOS, legendary pianist Monty Alexander shares boxing stories about Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis and Oscar Peterson.

Legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander is going strong
Monty Alexander
Legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander is going strong

Monty Alexander joined WBGO's award-winning podcast SportsJam with Doug Doyle for a second time to talk about his love of boxing.

Monty Alexander shares a laugh during SportsJam with Doug Doyle
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Monty Alexander shares a laugh during SportsJam with Doug Doyle

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Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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