Alexander, Joey
Motéma, 2022, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 28.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 82
O’s Notes: Indonesian pianist Joey Alexander was escorted onto the jazz scene at 11 by Wynton Marsalis and he was recognized as a musician with tremendous potential! Now at 19, Joey’s sound has evolved into a more sophisticated groove. He forms a strong rhythm section with Larry Grenadier (b) and Kendrick Scott (d). Saxophonist Chris Potter and guitarist Gilad Hekselman join them on four selections, adding elements of fusion as on “Winter Blues” and “Summer Rising”. Origin is all originals and a fine stride for the young pianist.
Publicist: D. L. Media