Warna

Description

Jazz pianist, composer and bandleader Joey Alexander delivers his major label debut, Warna. Translating as colour from Alexanders native language of Bahasa, Warna follows four Motéma Music albums that garnered the pianist three Grammy nominations and such honors as historic critics and readers poll victories in DownBeat and JazzTimes. Joining Alexander on the new album are bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Kendrick Scott, who comprise the core piano trio. On select tracks, Venezuelan-born percussion Luisito Quintero, and flautist Anne Drummond, join on to stunning aural effect. Warna unfolds like entries in a road journal. Alexander channels what he sees, hears and feels from his travels into his astonishing melodic gift. The track Downtime was written by Joey to honor those special moments that occur off the concert stage, exploring new cities or just hanging out with family and friends. I wanted to share with people my original work based on my experiences on the road and onstage playing with different musicians, and the musical conversations, says Alexander of Warna.