Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and bandleader JOEY ALEXANDER announces the release of his major label debut album WARNA (Verve Records). Slated for release January 31, the album is primarily a collection of reflective, moving new and original music by an experienced and confident musician.
Translating as “color” from Alexander’s native language of Bahasa, WARNA follows four albums that garnered the pianist three Grammy nominations, top-spots on Billboard Jazz charts, and multiple critics’ and readers’ poll victories in DownBeat and JazzTimes. Joining Alexander on the album are bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Kendrick Scott. On select tracks, Venezuelan percussionist Luisito Quintero and flautist Anne Drummond join on to stunning aural effect.
Joey Alexander evinces a deftness of touch, wit and, most important, emotional depth that would seem well beyond his years. – JazzTimes