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The Art of the Story

Pianist Monty Alexander's dream to play in America became a reality when he was just a teenager

By Doug Doyle
Published March 14, 2024 at 11:47 AM EDT
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Monty Alexander shares laughs, stories and music during his live performance at Yamaha Studios
Jonathan Chimene
Monty Alexander shares laughs, stories and music during his live performance at Yamaha Studios

On this episode of AOS, pianist Monty Alexander talks about his dream as a teenager was to play in America.

Monty Alexander at Yamaha Studios in NYC
Jonathan Chimene
Monty Alexander at Yamaha Studios in NYC

Monty joined News Director Doug Doyle at Yamaha Artist Services studio in NYC as part of a WBGO members event.

Pianist Monty Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle
Jonathan Chimene
Pianist Monty Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle

You can watch the entire conversation with Monty Alexander here.

Legendary pianist Monty Alexander with WBGO's Doug Doyle
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Legendary pianist Monty Alexander with WBGO's 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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