Continuance Joey Alexander

• 1 Blue 06:46
• 2 Why Don’t We 07:48
• 3 Hear Me Now 08:27
• 4 I Can’t Make You Love Me 05:03
• 5 Zealousy 06:46
• 6 Great Is Thy Faithfulness 05:05
• 7 Aliceanna 06:00
• Total Runtime 45:55

Info for Continuance

Pianist/composer Joey Alexander's seventh album, Continuance, is the story of a critically acclaimed artist at the peak of his creativity, not only as a bandleader but as a celebrated composer. At 20 years old, Alexander has gathered his touring band, consisting of Kris Funn (bass) and John Davis (drums), to translate their unique improvisation on the stage to the studio with the help of trumpeter Theo Croker. Featuring five newly written original compositions and breathtaking renditions of "I Can't Make You Love Me" (made famous by Bonnie Raitt) and the popular hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," Alexander is bound to make new waves on a global level.

One of the world's most loved jazz pianists, Joey Alexander burst on to the scene via Motema Music with his astonishing, twice Grammy nominated top-selling debut album 'My Favorite Things' recorded when he was just 10 years old. He followed up with his albums 'Countdown', and "Joey.Monk.Live'and 'Eclipse' each one furthering his fame and his acclaim as one of the top jazz pianists of today.

Joey Alexander, piano, Fender Rhodes, Mellotron
Theo Croker, trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5)
Kris Funn, upright bass
John Davis, drums

Joey Alexander
A native of Bali, Joey Alexander taught himself to play piano by listening to classic jazz albums his father shared with him. An amateur musician, Alexander’s father soon recognized his son’s gift for jazz, as his technique and ability to grasp complicated musical concepts was beyond someone of his years. 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. Other significant influences are Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans and John Coltrane. Alexander has a special affinity for trumpet players including Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis.

The world has taken notice of this phenomenal and exciting pianist with the astonishing technique and soulful sound. Alexander has been featured at festivals worldwide including Jakarta's International Java Jazz Festival and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. 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. A performance at the University of the District of Columbia immediately blew up Facebook, attracting half a million views.

Global media have shared his story, most recently NBC News New York, which featured his concert with Juilliard students to raise money to allow him to stay in New York City. Fortunately the concert was successful and Alexander was granted the O-1 visa, the visa granted to people with "extraordinary ability." He plans to stay in New York City to continue honing his jazz chops in the jazz capital of the world.

Alexander’s exclusive worldwide recording deal with the maverick, multi-Grammy-nominated Motéma Music label in New York City includes him in a notable stable of jazz piano stars such as Geri Allen, Monty Alexander and Marc Cary. Alexander’s label debut My Favorite Things features his working band of Sammy Miller, Russell Hall and Alphonso Horne and special guests Larry Grenadier and Ulysses Owens, Jr. The recording is slated for release in spring of 2015 and is produced by Jason Olaine, a multi-Grammy Award winner.

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