Alex Monfort 'Stablemates' | Live Studio Session

How does a talented young jazz pianist find himself in the upper left corner of the United States? Well, it's a funny story from both sides of the Atlantic. After writing a review of Alex Monfort's impressive recent album Introspection, I sent him a note asking permission to use a photo to post on our website. Alex responded by asking if he could perform in the KNKX studios. I explained that we couldn't afford to fly him here from Paris, but if he could find a way to Seattle we would be happy to have him. Fast forward a couple months, Monfort writes to me that he'll be in California soon and would like to travel to Seattle if we would have him. It was an offer we were thrilled to accept. Musicians: Alex Monfort - piano Michael Glynn - bass Matt Jorgensen - drums Audio: John Kessler Song: Stablemates by Benny Golson Subscribe to see more content from KNKX Public Radio Visit KNKX.org to hear more jazz, blues and NPR News!