Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on June 06, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Monty Alexander! May your day swing harder than your legendary jazz grooves and flow smoother than your melodica solos. You've blended Caribbean rhythms with classic swing so effortlessly, we're convinced you secretly invented musical sunshine.

From captivating audiences worldwide to mastering the melodica—an instrument most of us can't even pronounce—you've proven that talent and charisma never go out of style. Here's hoping this year brings you as much joy as you've given us through every unforgettable performance.

Keep swinging, Monty—we're all dancing along!