Jeremy Monteiro

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Jeremy Monteiro
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Background information
Born (1960-06-20) 20 June 1960 (age 61)
Singapore
GenresJazz, Latin jazz, classical, Chinese classical
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsPiano, keyboards, organ
Years active1976–present
LabelsJazznote Records
Associated actsJames Moody, Asian Jazz All-Stars
Websitehwww.jeremymonteiro.com

Jeremy Ian Monteiro (born 20 June 1960, Singapore) is a jazz pianist, singer, composer, and music educator. He was awarded the 2002 Cultural Medallion (in the Music category) by the National Arts Council, Singapore.[1] Monteiro was drawn to the spontaneity of jazz and turned professional at the age of 16.[2]  He has two sisters, Sheila and Claressa, the latter a professional jazz singer.[3] In his native Singapore he was mentioned by the local press as "Singapore's King of Swing".[citation needed]

Discography[]

  • Always in Love (J.J. Jazz, 1990)
  • Songs My Dad Taught Me (First Impression Music, 1997)
  • Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival with Redd Holt, Eldee Young (J.J. Jazz, 2001)
  • A Song for You, Karen (First Impression Music, 2002)
  • Singapore Swing (2009)
  • Jazz-Blues Brothers (Verve, 2014)

References[]

  1. ^ "Jeremy Monteiro". National Library, Singapore. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Swinging into the Festive Season with Jazz Maestro Jeremy Monteiro". Popspoken. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Gold 90FM DJ Claressa Monteiro wins Compass Award". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 25 December 2010.

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