Prodigious pianist and composer Joey Alexander returns this fall with In a Sentimental Mood (Bonus Collection), a captivating set of previously unreleased recordings that deepen his tribute to the great jazz tradition. Scheduled for release on November 1, 2025, the album gathers bonus tracks originally recorded during the sessions for Alexander’s GRAMMY-nominated albums My Favorite Things and Countdown.
At just 22 years old, Joey Alexander already stands as one of the most compelling and expressive voices in modern jazz. Born in Bali, Indonesia, Alexander rose to international prominence as a preteen jazz sensation whose debut album earned him a GRAMMY nomination at the age of 12. Since then, he has grown into a mature artist whose lyrical sensitivity, harmonic sophistication, and daring improvisations have earned praise from Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, and Quincy Jones.
On In a Sentimental Mood (Bonus Collection), Alexander pays homage to some of jazz’s most iconic figures, interpreting beloved classics with both reverence and invention. The seven-track album includes spirited renditions of Thelonious Monk’s “Think of One,” Wayne Shorter’s “Footprints,” and Sonny Rollins’ “Green Dolphin Street.” Two standout tracks feature celebrated saxophonist Chris Potter: a lush duet on Duke Ellington’s “In a Sentimental Mood” and an energetic take on Eddie Harris’ “Freedom Jazz Dance.”
For longtime fans and new listeners alike, this collection offers a fresh window into Alexander’s evolving artistry and his enduring connection to the jazz canon. It’s a testament to both where he's been — and where he's headed next.
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