Pianist Monty Alexander on first meeting 'Satchmo' and coming to America

By Doug Doyle

Published November 28, 2024 at 7:34 AM EST

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Pianist Monty Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle

On this episode of The Art of the Story, world-renowned pianist Monty Alexander talks about first meeting his idol Louis Armstrong and how excited he was to come to America to perform.

Monty Alexander at Yamaha Studios in NYC

Alexander joined WBGO's Doug Doyle for a live interview and performance at the Yamaha Artist Services Studio in NYC as part of a WBGO members event.

Legendary pianist Monty Alexander with WBGO's Doug Doyle

You can SEE Monty Alexander's performance at Yamaha Studios below.

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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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