Joey Alexander
Young Jazz Pianist | Prodigy Performer
About
Joey Alexander is a young piano prodigy with an old soul's gift for jazz. At just 14 years old, Alexander has stunned audiences worldwide with his virtuosic performances.
He was the youngest-ever jazz pianist to be nominated for a Grammy Award, and has shared the stage with legendary artists like Wynton Marsalis. Alexander's captivating live shows blend technical mastery with deep emotional expression, taking listeners on a journey through the rich history of jazz.
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An 11-year-old prodigy performs old-school jazz
Raised listening to his dad's old records, Joey Alexander plays a brand of sharp, modern piano jazz that you likely wouldn't expect to hear from a pre-teenager. Listen as the 11-year-old delights the TED crowd with his very special performance of a Thelonious Monk classic.
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