Joey Alexander signs with Mack Avenue, preps new album Origin
Alexander’s accomplishments so far have been mightily impressive. His debut recording My Favorite Things was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2016, which made him, at 12 years old, the youngest artist ever to be nominated for a Grammy in a jazz category. That led to profiles in The New York Times and 60 Minutes, along with additional critical acclaim and a rapidly growing audience.
Now, Origin will find Alexander at his most expressive. On the 10 original compositions, he’s joined by a heavy-hitting band of saxophonist Chris Potter, guitarist Gilad Hekselman, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Larry Grenadier.
“It’s a good day when an expressive, thoughtful and elegant artist the likes of Joey Alexander joins your roster,” said Denny Stilwell, president of Mack Avenue. “He has so much to say — we are looking forward to watching his artistry continue to unfold.”