Above: A Vintage Souvenir Map of the Path of the Allied Forces This week we celebrate two monumental anniversaries of June 6, 1944: the official launch of the Allied Invasion of Europe, better known then and now as “D-Day,” and the birth of Montgomery Bernard Alexander (named for Field Marshall Montgomery), better known as Monty, who officially celebrated his 80th birthday at Birdland last week. It’s nice to think that I have at least one thing in common with Sinatra: we both rank Monty Alexander as one of the greatest and most consistently entertaining players to ever come near the piano.
Fantastic story - make that stories. Thanks, Will.
Just purchased that Cole WWII transcription disc after listening to that cool "D-Day" tune-thanks , Will.