“‘Origin’ is a soulful, endlessly intoxicating album that builds upon Alexander’s early promise as he points the way toward his future,” raves ALLMUSIC (2022 Album Review of ‘Origin’). “For a jazz pianist, the mastery entails a staggering breadth of knowledge about harmony, rhythm and orchestration…” states the NEW YORK TIMES. “None of us could have imagined what it’s like to see Joey Alexander play that piano with such mastery. The thing is, when you see him play live, you quickly forget his age and get lost in the intense focus of his performance…The crowd was both mesmerized and humbled,” says NPR MUSIC.
3x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Jazz Pianist & Composer JOEY ALEXANDER is one of the most emotive & compelling pianist-composers active on the scene today. His accomplishments to this point are significant -- including being the youngest artist ever Nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in a Jazz Category, and receiving 2 additional GRAMMY® Nominations shortly thereafter. Alexander also earned a front page profile of The New York Times and a feature story on 60 Minutes. In 2014, Wynton Marsalis discovered him and invited him to play at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala. He subsequently moved to New York City and released his debut album, 'My Favorite Things' (2015) when he was 11 years old. The album debuted at #174, then peaked at #59 on the Billboard 200. A through-line consistent across his career remains a steadfast dedication to his craft, captivating the hearts of music fans across the globe. He's simply become one of the most expressive & thrilling pianist-composers currently at work in jazz.