An October 27 artist publicity release says the Jamaican pianist received France’s Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters distinction in Paris earlier this month.
Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander received France’s Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters distinction at the New Morning jazz club in Paris on October 6, according to an artist publicity release distributed by CaribPR and carried by Trinidad Tribune.
The release links the occasion to A Jamarican in Paris, an album it says was released on October 2 through PeeWee! Records. It describes a programme that brings Jamaican musical influences into conversation with jazz.
The announcement also lists forthcoming North American performances. Readers considering a concert should check the named venue’s current listing for dates, ticket availability and changes before making arrangements. This report does not claim those future appearances have already taken place.
The news is the reported French recognition and its context in Alexander’s career. The release is an interested publicity source, which is identified here. Tito Baron Media has not conducted an interview with Alexander or reviewed a separate French appointment document for this brief.
The photograph comes from the INNtöne Jazzfestival in 2022. It depicts the musician, not the Paris presentation, and does not supply evidence of the honour itself.