Jeremy Monteiro
Background information
Born (1960-06-20) 20 June 1960
State of Singapore
GenresJazz, Latin jazz, classical, Chinese classical
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards, organ
Years active1976–present
LabelsJazznote Records
Websitehwww.jeremymonteiro.com

Jeremy Ian Monteiro (born 20 June 1960, Singapore) is a Singaporean jazz pianist, singer, composer, and music educator. In Singapore he was mentioned by the local press as Singapore's "King of Swing".[1][2] Monteiro was awarded the Cultural Medallion (in the Music category) by the National Arts Council, Singaporein 2002.[3]

Career

In 2021, Monteiro was elected chairman of Compass (Composers and Authors Society of Singapore).[4]

Monteiro was also the executive director and music director of the Jazz Association (Singapore).[4]

Personal life

Monteiro was drawn to the spontaneity of jazz and turned professional at the age of 16.[5] 

Monteiro has two sisters, Sheila and Claressa, the latter a professional jazz singer.[6]

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 Records, 2014)[7]
  • To Paris With Love: A Tribute to the Genius of Michel Legrand with Eugene Pao (Jazznote, 2015)
  • Live at No Black Tie Kuala Lumpur with Jay Anderson and Lewis Nash (Jazznote Records, 2021)
  • Jazz-Blues Brothers (Jazznote Records, 2021)[4][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Jeremy Monteiro: The King of Swing, Swings Into 59! | Things to do in Singapore". Time Out Singapore. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  2. ↑ Tan, Dylan (25 August 2017). "Note by note with Singapore's 'King of Swing'". Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  3. ↑ "Jeremy Monteiro". National Library, Singapore. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  4. 1 2 3 Auto, Hermes (7 October 2021). "My Perfect Weekend with Jeremy Monteiro | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "Swinging into the Festive Season with Jazz Maestro Jeremy Monteiro". Popspoken. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "Gold 90FM DJ Claressa Monteiro wins Compass Award". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  7. ↑ Tan, Dylan (26 September 2014). "Joining the ranks of legends". Business Times.
  8. ↑ Wong, Russel (18 October 2021). "In The Spotlight: Jeremy Monteiro once turned down a gig at a 6-star hotel. This November, he celebrates a 45-year career". In The Spotlight: Jeremy Monteiro once turned down a gig at a 6-star hotel. This November, he celebrates a 45-year career. | Articles | Hear65 - Home for Singaporean Music. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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