Mozart And Me

In this episode, I will be introducing you to a fascinating artist that you simply must know of. The reason? He is the youngest-ever Grammy nominee, his name is Joey Alexander, and he's a sensational 13 year old jazz pianist.  Jazz is not easy music and prodigies in this realm rarely have full command of their artistry. They might exhibit good technique and core knowledge, but oftentimes they are criticized for lacking the intangibles—what the experts mean by the word "maturity". Mastery in jazz demands a staggering breadth of knowledge about improvisation, rhythm, harmony, and orchestration all of which must eloquently and passionately find their synthesis in the artist's performance. Joey is only 13 years old, but has already gripped millions with his skill and personality. This is a pianist to know and watch for. If he's in a town near you, you will not regret attending his concert! In this episode, we will explore Joey's music, his reception in the jazz community and his background story prior to com