Joey Alexander at Scullers Jazz Club

NEW RELEASE: MY FAVORITE THINGS

A native of Bali, Joey Alexander taught himself to play piano by listening to classic jazz albums his father shared with him.

Due to the lack of jazz education where he lived, Alexander began attending jam sessions with senior musicians. From there, his musical intuition flourished, as did his love of playing jazz. In recognition of his talent, UNESCO invited Alexander to play solo piano in honor of his jazz idol Herbie Hancock, who provided early enthusiastic support to Alexander’s budding career.

The world has taken notice of this phenomenal and exciting pianist with the astonishing technique and soulful sound. Alexander recently signed with Motema Records and his new recording, My Favorite Things, will be released April, 2015....

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NEW RELEASE: MY FAVORITE THINGS

A native of Bali, Joey Alexander taught himself to play piano by listening to classic jazz albums his father shared with him.

Due to the lack of jazz education where he lived, Alexander began attending jam sessions with senior musicians. From there, his musical intuition flourished, as did his love of playing jazz. In recognition of his talent, UNESCO invited Alexander to play solo piano in honor of his jazz idol Herbie Hancock, who provided early enthusiastic support to Alexander’s budding career.

The world has taken notice of this phenomenal and exciting pianist with the astonishing technique and soulful sound. Alexander recently signed with Motema Records and his new recording, My Favorite Things, will be released April, 2015.

His brilliance as an improviser won him the Grand Prix in the 1st International Festival Contest of Jazz Improvisation in Odessa, Ukraine, in 2013, which included over 43 talented jazz professionals from 17 countries. He has performed for President Clinton and other luminaries at galas including the Arthur Ashe Gala, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual gala and A Great Night in Harlem at The Apollo, where he played in honor of Hancock and received a standing ovation.

Wynton Marsalis is one of Joey's biggest supporters and had this to say about him: "Joey is a little genius just 10 years old playing with emotional depth like that of above a young adult."

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