JOEY ALEXANDER (Mon, 6/15/26)

Born in Bali, Indonesia, Joey Alexander burst onto the global jazz scene with his debut album My Favorite Things in 2015, released by Motéma Music. Since then, he has released seven albums across Motéma, Verve, and Mack Avenue Records, earning widespread acclaim and three Grammy Award nominations:

• Best Instrumental Album–My Favorite Things
• Best Improvised Jazz Solo–Giant Steps and Countdown.

His albums My Favorite Things and Countdown both reached #1 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, while Eclipse climbed to #3.

Joey has performed for President Barack Obama at the White House and President Bill Clinton at the Arthur Ashe Learning Center Gala. His live appearances include:

• The Grammy Awards•
• The Grand Ole Opry (with Kelsea Ballerini)•The Apollo Theatre•Carnegie Hall•
• Major jazz festivals, clubs, and concert halls worldwide. He has been profiled on 60 Minutes and featured in The New York Times, solidifying his reputation as a prodigious talent and a leading figure in modern jazz.