Alexander the Great (Monty Alexander album)
# Alexander the Great (Monty Alexander album)

Alexander the Great is an album by pianist Monty Alexander (born 1944) recorded in 1964 for the Pacific Jazz label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

AllMusic rated the album with 4 stars and reviewer Scott Yanow noted: "Even at that early stage (age 20), Alexander had very impressive technique and his Oscar Peterson-influenced style was starting to become distinctive".

## Track listing

* "John Brown's Body" (Traditional) - 5:30
* "Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) - 3:59
* "Comin' Home Baby" (Ben Tucker) - 5:45
* "If I Were a Bell" (Frank Loesser) - 6:18
* "The Grabber" (Monty Alexander) - 5:30
* "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer) - 5:59
* "I've Never Been in Love Before" (Loesser) - 5:30
* "Blues for Jilly" (Alexander) - 4:40

## Personnel

* Monty Alexander - piano
* Victor Gaskin - bass
* Paul Humphrey - drums
