The debut album from jazz piano prodigy
Joey Alexander, 2015's
My Favorite Things showcases the 11-year-old's stunning keyboard virtuosity. Joining
Alexander here is a mix of older and younger associates, including journeyman bassist
Larry Grenadier and drummer
Ulysses Owens, Jr. Also backing
Alexander on various tracks are bassist Russell Hall, drummer Sammy Miller, and up-and-coming firebrand trumpeter Alphonso Horne. Working with Grammy-winning producer
Jason Olaine, who previously helmed albums by such jazz luminaries as
Roy Hargrove,
Chris Potter,
Kurt Rosenwinkel, and others,
Alexander delivers a handful of jazz standards and songs culled from the American Popular Songbook in adroit, acoustic, swinging fashion. ~ Matt Collar