Jeremy Monteiro

Jeremy Monteiro (born 20 June 1960, Singapore) is a jazz pianist, singer, composer, and music educator. In his native country he was named "Singapore's King of Swing" by the local press.[1] He was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 2002.[2]

Jeremy Monteiro
Jeremy Monteiro (far right)
Background information
Born (1960-06-20) 20 June 1960
Singapore
GenresJazz, Latin jazz, classical, Chinese classical
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsPiano, keyboards, organ
Years active1976–present
LabelsJazznote
Associated actsJames Moody, Michael Brecker, Lee Ritenour, Herbie Mann, Paulinho DaCosta, Ernie Watts
Websitehwww.jeremymonteiro.com

Monteiro was drawn to the spontaneity of jazz and turned professional at the age of 16.[3] He has two sisters, Sheila and Claressa, the latter a professional jazz singer.[4]

Discography
  • 1986: Back to Basics
  • 1988: Blues for the Saxophone Club
  • 1988: Faces & Places
  • 1990: Always in Love
  • 1997: Songs My Dad Taught Me
  • 2000: The Girl from Ipanema
  • 2002: Swinging in Chicago
  • 2003: Songs for You, Karen
  • 2005: Foolish Heart
  • 2005: Only Trust Your Heart
  • 2006: Homecoming
  • 2009: Singapore Swing: A Jazz Album of Singapore Songs
  • 2010: Jeremy Monteiro Compositions: Golden Year Inaugural Volume 1
  • 2011: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival
  • 2014: Jazz-Blues Brothers
  • 2014: Let's Keep Christmas in Our Hearts

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