Joey Alexander: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Nov. 30, 2018 | Lauren Onkey -- When a baby grand piano rolls into the office for a Tiny Desk concert, you expect something special. But none of us could have imagined what it's like to see 15-year old Joey Alexander play that piano with such mastery. The thing is, when you see him play live, you quickly forget his age and get lost in the intense focus of his performance. Alexander and his stellar supporting cast - Reuben Rogers on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums - form a tight trio, locking eyes as Alexander's compositions unfold. The relaxed, seasoned veterans looked thrilled to be playing with Alexander at the Tiny Desk, and he was clearly inspired playing with them. The crowd was both mesmerized and humbled by the memories of what they were doing at 15.
    Born in Indonesia, Alexander learned to play by listening to his father's jazz albums. When he was just 10-years old, Wynton Marsalis invited him to play at a Jazz at Lincoln Center gala, and the young Alexander set the jazz world buzzing. He made his mark covering classics by Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, but he's now recording and performing more of his own compositions. He showcased that original work during his Tiny Desk performance. Alexander's vigorously rhythmic playing was playful in the opening "Eclipse" (from his latest album of the same name), which he described as "spontaneous playing." "Bali," also from Eclipse, followed, while "City Lights" (from his 2016 album Countdown) closed a set that ranks among the year's finest jazz performances at the Tiny Desk.
    Buy 'Eclipse': joeyalexander.lnk.to/eclipseID
    Holiday EP 'A Joey Alexander Christmas': joeyalexander.lnk.to/jachristm...
    Set List
    "Eclipse"
    "Bali"
    "City Lights"
    Credits
    Producers: Suraya Mohamed, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kaylee Domzalski, Bronson Arcuri; Editor: Kaylee Domzalski; Production Assistant: Brie Martin; Photo: Cameron Pollack/NPR
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  • @johnrose5958
    @johnrose5958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2175

    you know it's good when the bassist looks disgusted!

    • @TheOtherSun
      @TheOtherSun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lol

    • @clusterjamming
      @clusterjamming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah

    • @dittagecoeco2738
      @dittagecoeco2738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Boom comment lol

    • @freak1310c
      @freak1310c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      When the bass player looks like he's smelling a fart throughout the song.

    • @valkeryblack212
      @valkeryblack212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Damnit....you make my eyes autofocus to him😂😂😂

  • @ejicon3099
    @ejicon3099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I like how he repeatedly introduced his bandmates. A very humble little dude. His parents did a fine job. Amazing performance.

    • @cooldebt
      @cooldebt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍Joey acknowledging this awesome rhythm section

  • @JonMarM
    @JonMarM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1174

    The drummer is the perfect example of "making a dollar out of .15 cents."

    • @NorthernRangerMusic
      @NorthernRangerMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Kendrick Scott!! What a beast

    • @Erebus5620
      @Erebus5620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      My professor at university always said "the best cats can swing with just a hi-hat and bass drum"

    • @aidanschram9652
      @aidanschram9652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Oh believe me, Kendrick Scott is Incredible!

    • @user-gi3ro9rm9k
      @user-gi3ro9rm9k 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      How many pennies are in .15 cents?

    • @Julian-nl9jm
      @Julian-nl9jm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JonMarM it didn't work :(

  • @GingerDrums
    @GingerDrums 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    As a drummer I can share a rule of thumb: The more drums you have, the more variation you can squeeze out of a little technique. The less drums you have, the less you have to hide behind, technique becomes the variation.

    • @ManelRuivo
      @ManelRuivo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      if by variation you mean musicality, technique is just the enabler factor. that sound is in his head, he is just listening and reacting.

    • @cooldebt
      @cooldebt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love it when drummers use a minimalist kit - Kendrick Scott is a beast! Another favourite of mine is Tamir Barzilay in the Scary Pockets cover of Toxic.

    • @ardiiphone4120
      @ardiiphone4120 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ManelRuivo completely agree

  • @ernaXmeier
    @ernaXmeier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +959

    when too young to be a jazz cat: jazz kitten

    • @dvoncruse6262
      @dvoncruse6262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      schmu man we are a all jazz kittens while Joey is a jazz lion

    • @sheetcutters
      @sheetcutters 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@resonansiruang the fuck are you talking about?

    • @valazio195
      @valazio195 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @sheetcutters LMAAAAOOOOOOOO

    • @TaufiqRaw
      @TaufiqRaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sheetcutters IKR

    • @CryptoRootz
      @CryptoRootz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      nice

  • @warunagomis
    @warunagomis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    Kendrick Scott's masterfull drumming sets the pace very eloquently.

    • @nopenope7700
      @nopenope7700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hmm, another Kendrick.
      Amazing how that works...

    • @callanc3925
      @callanc3925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nopenope7700 yeah amazing how two of all the talented musicians in the whole world have the same name

    • @deanroddey2881
      @deanroddey2881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@callanc3925 Are we talking about Anna Kendrick?

    • @G5349
      @G5349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@deanroddey2881 😂😂😂

    • @shartlover420
      @shartlover420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he's an absolute beast, and absolutely perfect in this trio

  • @jsetiaw
    @jsetiaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The drummer is a real magician! He can make the drums speak...

    • @arfinkazi5561
      @arfinkazi5561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was exactly noticing that and rewinding the video multiple times just to see the way he moved his hands.

  • @Herehear49
    @Herehear49 5 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    The Tiny Desk sound person(s) should get a nice Christmas bonus for all the fine sound they are responsible for in this setting. A+++.

    • @marcroy8575
      @marcroy8575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The brushing in the second song!

    • @sirarungasal3732
      @sirarungasal3732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen for this :)

    • @joelguerin-simard3415
      @joelguerin-simard3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yep!

    • @sanmarinojr
      @sanmarinojr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AMazing quality

    • @johnsfavorites
      @johnsfavorites 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They have some really great videos about how they mic the studio in different settings! If you're interested: watch?v=e07bI5rz6FY

  • @bluboiblumovilestrange1621
    @bluboiblumovilestrange1621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Joey alexander on the tiny desk is the best thing that happened today

  • @beepboopboop4537
    @beepboopboop4537 5 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    He wears a leather jacket like a rockstar but plays like a jazz legend

    • @totalunconcern
      @totalunconcern 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      smoky bars and leather jackets are literally the biggest jazz clichés lol

    • @TeamGlasshole
      @TeamGlasshole 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He rode his Harley over to NPR from the bar

    • @antitesisthrash
      @antitesisthrash 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He looks like chic corea

    • @angeliamullins372
      @angeliamullins372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES! I was just thinking that. His performance is mesmerizing.

    • @cmvb
      @cmvb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      like chick corea

  • @florianchoquet8679
    @florianchoquet8679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This drummer has exactly the level of freedom I wish I had on the drums.

  • @meidy_hillary
    @meidy_hillary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    As an Indonesian i'm very proud of Joey Alexander. But at the same time feel so sad to see that he's so underrated in my own country. Hope the universe will always lead him to a very good way on his jazz journey.

    • @ManelRuivo
      @ManelRuivo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      are you kidding? joey is the future!

    • @Aswinishere
      @Aswinishere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Indonesian are too busy on their smartphones liking photos of 'influencers' and 'artists' who don't deserve their popularity. He's doing well outside of Indonesia, I don't think we need to worry.

    • @ibrahimmoss
      @ibrahimmoss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      As a Black person who was born in America, I am proud of him. Joey is universal.

    • @Projacked1
      @Projacked1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He will get his spotlight, for sure....

    • @marlonb.8243
      @marlonb.8243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A person will be recognized in one place, and underappreciated in the other. It seems to be the fork in the road of life.

  • @jmc2179
    @jmc2179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    The face of the bass player tells a story of its own. You can see he appreciates the technical finesse of Joey. But most of all you can witness his pure joy when it starts to groove hard on the more basic harmonics.

  • @emorycarroll
    @emorycarroll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    As a young musician myself, it's really inspiring to see someone only a bit older than me playing a tiny desk concert. It's such great music.

    • @flyingspaghetti369
      @flyingspaghetti369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's already playing at grammy, got three grammy nomination on jazz category.

  • @wailakiyt
    @wailakiyt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I have seen a lot of great piano players - Lyle Mays, Marcus Roberts, Oscar Petersen, Donald Fagen, Elton John, Brad Mehldau, Matt Clark, Stevie WInwood. I can't think of anybody I would rather see play live than Joey, now that I've heard this session. My word.

  • @agusv00
    @agusv00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Eclipse 0:00
    Bali 9:13
    City Lights 18:04

  • @netron896
    @netron896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Noothing better than waking up and getting my mind blown by some musician that ive never seen before

    • @CFTrucker
      @CFTrucker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here! Even my 9 year old was digging it.

  • @ArtieK
    @ArtieK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    15 year old king of syncopation! Wow!

  • @acaciakoa2417
    @acaciakoa2417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I find it incredibly hard to believe that 186 people didn't like this amazing, outstanding, and brilliant performance from Joey, Kendrick, and Reuben. There was not one false note or chord. These 3 absolutely nailed it!

  • @jgerman5544
    @jgerman5544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Joey came onto my radar when he was 11. The soul this kid has goes beyond age. You'd be remiss to say he's great for an 11 or a 15 year old. He's a genius if he's 50, 60, 90...doesn't matter!!!

  • @ehrichard
    @ehrichard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    WHAAAT!? Joey is going to change music. Did not expect to wake up to Joey on NPR!!

    • @diaspo
      @diaspo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Agreed. He's making history. He'll be up there with the greats before he reaches middle age.

    • @joaqaa99
      @joaqaa99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, this music is from Uruguay (or something very similar). It's called candombe fusion or candombe-jazz. Listen to Hugo Fatorusso.

    • @leoc3078
      @leoc3078 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joaquin Machado What do you mean no? Lol.

    • @joaqaa99
      @joaqaa99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for my bad English. What I want to say is that this music already exists, it's from Uruguay, it's called candombe fussion

    • @rillloudmother
      @rillloudmother 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@joaqaa99 the first song does use rhythms similar to candombe jazz, but joey's performance seems to be more jazz and less candombe. can you suggest some jazzier candombe fusion artists?

  • @minkijung
    @minkijung 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Unbelievable. I wonder how this little boy feels the world. It might be very colourful like his chords. I want to live as him just for one jazz gig.

    • @shiobb1742
      @shiobb1742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That's a beautiful sentiment

    • @076657
      @076657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think when playing he goes from gut to fingers. That's what we all should concentrate on going back to.
      The only time in the day I feel so concentrated and with zero bullshit in my brain is coming out of a cold shower, where you just feel and have no time to think.

  • @bettyfrost499
    @bettyfrost499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    I and a friend were fortunate to have been able to see him performing live at Jazz Alley in Seattle. There was a standing ovation after almost every performance. We stayed, and paid, to hear the second set. An amazing, amazing musician.

  • @intervalkid
    @intervalkid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This guy is actual genius. He's not just awesomely good for a kid but he's awesomely good for an adult.

  • @ecaepevolhturt
    @ecaepevolhturt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    This version of City Lights is incredible because he's finally playing with a drummer who plays with as much expression as technique. If Joey finds the right drummer and bassist, the world could hear jazz on a level not seen since Monk and Bird. I put him on that level...seriously. The first time I heard Joey two years ago, I cried. Not because the tune was sad but because I'd never seen, or imagined anything that amazing before. I've got a feeling that jazz is going to make a come back.

    • @ec4307
      @ec4307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      and with one of the most beautiful snares ive ever seen

    • @benwells3841
      @benwells3841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Some guy came to my campus a few weeks ago and played all these pop songs. When he was packing up we had a conversation as musicians and when I told him I played jazz, he immediately told me I needed to double major because jazz won't ever make any money ever again. I think he's just a sell out. He had never even heard of snarky puppy. When I told him I thought jazz was making a comeback, he laughed. It's real though. This video is proof.

    • @blueice472
      @blueice472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@benwells3841 where are you from? Where is your campus?

    • @benwells3841
      @benwells3841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@blueice472 I'm from Pittsburgh but I go to school at UNCP for a music industry degree with a focus in drumset and jazz studies.

    • @blueice472
      @blueice472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@benwells3841 Maybe your friend didn't know how cool Jazz is.
      I think, Jazz isn't for ordinary people. Only cool peoples who love Jazz.
      I hope Jazz will be great again.

  • @marshmart965
    @marshmart965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    He often recomposes a composition while playing it on stage, it can be changed every time he plays it...means...there are a lot of ideas there on his mind. Genius.

    • @user-oo2gz9ln8v
      @user-oo2gz9ln8v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maria Magdalena that’s every jazz musician

  • @georgiahughes6404
    @georgiahughes6404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    His 2 fellow musicians look so pleased at look at him like where u going next. Wherever, we'll follow.

  • @DQ2121
    @DQ2121 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Kendrick Scott's brush playing is sooo good

  • @JonSebastianF
    @JonSebastianF 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    That gilded snare drum, though :D

  • @randalarmstrong9559
    @randalarmstrong9559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    There are those who learn (or try to learn) an instrument and those who are born to be the instrument. Wow

    • @aidilmubarock5394
      @aidilmubarock5394 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @pieterzegers7788
      @pieterzegers7788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s what happens when you learn an instrument at a young age. The brains of toddlers are just something amazing.

    • @deanroddey2881
      @deanroddey2881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pieterzegers7788 Exactly. People always are going on about how it's just a gift. It's not a gift, it's a LOT of work. If it was a gift, you'd have people like this who haven't put in tens of thousands of hours playing. With folks like him, they get the bug early, they are encouraged at it, usually they have some really good guidance though not always. Then they start to get attention for it and therefore they come to define themselves in terms of their abilities on the instrument, all at a young age when they have the most ability to absorb new information. And of course they don't burn out or get distracted at some point, which is always a possibility that young.
      When that happens, you get people like this.

  • @Petar_Steinberg
    @Petar_Steinberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Here's that one comment that says the drummer and the bassist also killed it.

    • @patrickmatthews10
      @patrickmatthews10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Props for having Herbie's Head Hunters album cover as your YT account pic lol

    • @Alic4444
      @Alic4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know and I know. All three of them sound so beautiful together.

    • @cdsutton5470
      @cdsutton5470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're trying to keep up with his intent. No query who leads this trio.

    • @gil-evens
      @gil-evens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "the drummer" is Kendrick Scott, one of the best out there lol

  • @Phuzz828
    @Phuzz828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    He must have the proudest parents alive

  • @RawrFishAE
    @RawrFishAE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +818

    ~8 Billion people in the world and I can safely say that not a single 15-year old comes close to Joey. The boy is literally one in a billion, and there are only a handful of jazz prodigies throughout the ENTIRE existence of mankind that may be comparable.
    Sure, there are probably some talented young kids that can play any of the pieces here note for note, but Joey has an UNDERSTANDING of the music that many established musicians have been chasing after for their entire career. And Joey has had that connection to music since before his voice dropped, long before this video!
    His patience and control remind you of the early greats, yet his attention to detail breathes new life into every note. His subtle interactions with his band are so masterful that, if you didn’t know Joey’s age, you’d guess that he was decades older. And, most importantly, he’s having the time of his life! I cannot stress enough how refreshing it is to have a prodigy that is a product of passion rather than the result of a strict upbringing.
    It’s both scary and exciting to think about how far Joey will get in 5 or 10 years, but I’m thankful to have witnessed the humble beginnings of one of the best to ever do it.

    • @gssong7111
      @gssong7111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Pretty sure I saw this comment on a video of his from 4 years ago when he was 11.

    • @SodaPeople
      @SodaPeople 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Always add Austin Peralta to the conversation as well - same level of talent but unfortunately taken too young.

    • @ravec4
      @ravec4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yes, the kid is amazing, I listened to him for a few months before he changed his spotify profile picture and realized that he was a young lad, what a time to be alive.

    • @piktip
      @piktip 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said!

    • @nhattuyenvodieu3103
      @nhattuyenvodieu3103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the sickest fact is that, as far as i know, he didnt grew up in a jazz enviroment. phillipines are also not so famous for jazz musicians.

  • @ganggaginara6596
    @ganggaginara6596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Finally, now i know how dumb i am when i was 15.....

  • @commodoor6549
    @commodoor6549 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At the tender age of 15, Joey had a rare maturity. This isn't more obvious than when Joey is comping behind Reuben's bass solo. Great sense of space and patience.

  • @AnttiNannimus1
    @AnttiNannimus1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best PBD (piano-bass-drums) trio in the world, playing a half-hour concert in your bedroom closet.

  • @kharithoughts2679
    @kharithoughts2679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    You hear many young geniuses and because they haven't lived their goal is just to break out the craziest pattern and prove they are the next Chick Corea. Not until they are much older do they understand and enjoy the beautify of the moment but he gets it. He let's the song stew. He builds the energy. When he finds a moment he likes he stays there and makes everyone feel that moment. I felt he commanded the emotional and academic aspects of each song. That was awesome.

    • @maxabeles
      @maxabeles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Brilliantly said, thank you!

  • @robertestberg5242
    @robertestberg5242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The mutual respect between these musicians just oozes in their performance and is highly inspirational.

  • @ec4307
    @ec4307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Joey is the only Tiny Desk musician that I've seen recognize and shout out his bandmates more than once during the set. Not only a prodigy, but his character and demeanor carry legendary weight already at age 15. Wow.

  • @johnventura1637
    @johnventura1637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When 3 incredible musicians make magic.

  • @valentinfontanger4962
    @valentinfontanger4962 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    City light, what a masterpiece

  • @Moridin69
    @Moridin69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My god, city lights gave me chills.

  • @yektitrianasari3549
    @yektitrianasari3549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Saw him first at Asian Games opening ceremony. It was in stadium, I was there, and suddenly he came out with his piano and flawless tunes. Such a sweet memory! And now, at first I didn’t expect him playing at NPR, but I think he truly deserves this sesh! 💚💚💚

    • @kiluazoldyk1730
      @kiluazoldyk1730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol, he's even played at the white house and grammys😅

  • @georgiahughes6404
    @georgiahughes6404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    His understanding of jazz on a soul level is mind blowing. His phrasing and chord voicings are amazing.

    • @Alic4444
      @Alic4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      His phrasing across many different techniques on the piano, which he always keeps clear and measured as if he never wants to rush an idea, really sets him apart from anyone I've ever heard.

  • @ffxyze1592
    @ffxyze1592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I'm astonished. I didnt know about Joey before listening to this Tiny Desk session, and I think we're witnessing one of the most prodigious jazz musician of all time. Bass & drum players are really impressive too

    • @aquaticlibrary
      @aquaticlibrary 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He performed at the Grammys a few years ago and killed it

  • @leonvanwyk8869
    @leonvanwyk8869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Genius stuff. Joey seems to go from strength to brilliance. No stopping him it seems.

  • @anthonyfrancis837
    @anthonyfrancis837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Every time I come back to this it sounds fresh, just like the first time I heard it.
    Just wanted to mention I knew this was going to be good when I saw how young Joey looked and the drummer (Kendrick) using one snare 😎

  • @afxmnstr
    @afxmnstr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The finest drum solo ive ever seen. Makes me really wanna take drumming seriously.

  • @DerekSmyth
    @DerekSmyth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Sweet mother of Jesus, this is the moment I’ve turned, turned to the jazz side.

    • @sxerosie
      @sxerosie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      welcome :)

    • @EricG-bv2ui
      @EricG-bv2ui 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree with Rosaura welcome. You are in for a treat from other Jazz legends living and passed.

    • @chuckvedrene703
      @chuckvedrene703 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You never forget the moment. 1984 Jean Luc Ponty Chicago. Still gone decades later. Trust me. It only goes up from here. N

    • @sanmarinojr
      @sanmarinojr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A ride for a lifetime dude!

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      welcome to the dark side

  • @cristianofisch
    @cristianofisch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Kendrick Scott plays so musically. Creative and seemingly without limitations.

  • @christianschuster4184
    @christianschuster4184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Reuben Rogers on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums open minds, supporting with big hearts! Soooo nice ❤💙💚

  • @riarebolledo8782
    @riarebolledo8782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kept coming back to this performance, the audio quality is so superb even when you're listening/ watching from a phone. And of course, Joey and his colleagues are superb as well. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @vermine18
    @vermine18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Way too underrated video and artist man this kid is just unbelievable. Been listening to him for a few years now it's just astonishing. Amazing trio with Kendrick Scott as well!!

  • @NetMoDM
    @NetMoDM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you closed your eyes and just listened, there's no way you would expect this to be coming from a person under 20 years old!!! Incredible musical intellectualism!!

  • @marx427
    @marx427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    city lights is just insane

  • @chih-shengcheng1130
    @chih-shengcheng1130 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It’s impolite to call him a prodigy , because he is real deal . Just don’t compare him with the players in his age . He is THAT good !

  • @seamslatasha3598
    @seamslatasha3598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Holy mother of God. This kid makes me believe in a higher power. Astounding.

  • @sydtscott
    @sydtscott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Immediately gasped when I saw this on my feed. Had my eyes on this kid for a few years now and I'm so stoked to finally see him on Tiny Desk.

  • @Astavolamusic
    @Astavolamusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Everybody’s gangsta til Joey plays and stands 😇👋🎹

  • @brothersintruth
    @brothersintruth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Genius. And genius sound engineer.

  • @Cins91
    @Cins91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    This kid just melts my heart. So humble, such an angelic, pure and warm soul. The way that he smiles and comunicate is so childlike but mature at the same time. Just makes me want to cry and hug him. So talented and passionate. So beautiful and inspiring. Food for the soul. I feel really grateful and blessed and I really hope that he will keep that innocence and lightness. Truly wonderful. Thank You.

    • @analogaudiorules1724
      @analogaudiorules1724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rainmaru4757 Exactly, hopefully he doesnt deal with their head games and just focuses on jazz, he seems to be the type whos to kind for that kind of madness... his gift is to good for it be ruind by a woman...

    • @cardl28
      @cardl28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree with how you feel. Listening to this kids music and specially this performance, absolutely awe-inspiring.

    • @rizkisusilo1153
      @rizkisusilo1153 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he is not innocence. he had mature man soul. and gentleness. he is not a kid for me

  • @SimonJefferis
    @SimonJefferis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What an incredible guy. The whole band are absolute masters of their instruments. Hats off to them all!

  • @johnyboyburkhart
    @johnyboyburkhart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve just heard of Joey Alexander’s music. I love how these compositions border on the abstract without ever fully crossing into that territory. They keep the groove but are never really strict about that. It’s very engaging and has plenty of surprises to keep you guessing, but also has a friendly and welcoming vibe. Really dig it!

  • @jon87583
    @jon87583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy opened for Chick Corea a couple of nites ago. 45 mins solo on a baby grand. He blew the audience (and me) away!

  • @progpogs
    @progpogs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Each one of these guys is simply amazing. I can't get over how gentle the drummer is, playing that lightly at speed is no small feat. Last song was my favorite, and a great choice to go out on, and how humble of that kid to keep repping the others between sets.

  • @ERRORFACE1
    @ERRORFACE1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    legend
    sound engineer as well legend

    • @nopenope7700
      @nopenope7700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      *Josh Rogosin*
      please spread the name like germs...
      He needs more recognition.

  • @spekterum
    @spekterum 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank God we have a continuous contemporary and mainstream jazz new maestros. Kudos Joey!

  • @anthonynewlon7731
    @anthonynewlon7731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Every single time I hear and watch Joey play, I'm reminded of how God blessed him , from toddlerhood I might add to play the piano. Breathtaking!!

  • @enragedhippy
    @enragedhippy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Yesss. My man Kendrick on drums

    • @j-man72b72
      @j-man72b72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A master class in how to play every inch of his kit, well played sir, well played.

  • @andriasdickson7129
    @andriasdickson7129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    my boy made it to NPR yo holy crap

  • @marklloyd906
    @marklloyd906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really love his middle track ‘Bali’ - it reminds me of the very best years of Bob James.

  • @vincentvancoch7603
    @vincentvancoch7603 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is just jazz at its best bloody brilliant

  • @dimllc
    @dimllc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    On average, it seems that one of every ten Tiny Desk concerts i listen to..turns out to be shiny gold in a sea of dull silver. All three of these talented musicians complimented each other & were individually outstanding!

  • @walterpaim882
    @walterpaim882 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Bass got it on roots!

  • @gsco82
    @gsco82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just watched this concert for the second time, and I think that it is my favorite Tiny Desk concert. Joey is amazing, and he has 2 great musicians backing him.

  • @raginbakin1430
    @raginbakin1430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This kid really has something special. Wow.
    The whole band is on fire, too. They communicate to each other very well.

  • @federicofigueroa538
    @federicofigueroa538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This has to be one of the best Tiny Desks I've heard, Joey does a superb job, and with such a minimal, simple and perfect percussion everything grows tenfold... I enjoyed it a lot, thanks 👍

  • @fauzanahladzikri
    @fauzanahladzikri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    00:00 Eclipse
    09:11 Bali
    18:04 City Lights

  • @moochincrawdad
    @moochincrawdad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    7:19 - 7:21 The bass player slides a PERFECT OCTAVE - it sounded like a moog synth.... INCREDIBLE! 😀

    • @Doxsein
      @Doxsein 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      a little sharp on the upper octave, but definitely very finessed and smooth

    • @handohall3406
      @handohall3406 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, as a bassist and Pianist myself i had to rewind that part like twenty times. That was so smooth.

  • @rocudaal
    @rocudaal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    For me it's better to listen music here in TH-cam, than in Spotify-- it's like listening the music you like in a big concert that you enjoy so much (with thousands, millions of people around the world), but at the end, you can talk with each one of the assistants, and ask them about their feelings and experiences in the concert. You can talk with any of them whose thought seemed to you most interesting, and talk with him or her... Despite you will never know him or her in person.
    It's an amazing place.
    Hope Joey come to Latin America and specially to Colombia some day.

    • @cris_here
      @cris_here 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Daniel Rojas so much less detached. so much more to appreciate - visuals, components of sound: the pianist, bassist, drumming, a community of mutual appreciators. so yes I agree

    • @cokecl
      @cokecl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Más de una vez he buscado los comentarios en spotify. Toda la razón.

    • @rocudaal
      @rocudaal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cokecl Aunque no sé si conozca SoundCloud. Hace poco creé una cuenta ahí, es una página de pistas de audio únicamente, como Spotify, pero ahí sí se pueden hacer comentarios. Jeje

  • @CarlCampbell
    @CarlCampbell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    He even got the jazz voice when he talks!

  • @elanorfrazier1030
    @elanorfrazier1030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw Joey with my grandson in Boca Raton Fl.Joey was 13 or 14 years old and was extraordinary.Look at him now.God Love and Jazz.Elayne.

  • @ericmills2094
    @ericmills2094 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I love this on so many levels... Watching the development of this humble young genius is incredible. So lyrical, funky, tasteful, it's unbelievable. And now he's composing, which is the natural next step. And backed here by as good a rhythm section as you can find really. No cultural or generational gap, just coming together through music. Nothing better. Thank you Tiny Desk and thanks to this amazing trio.

    • @ericmills2094
      @ericmills2094 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Arthur Crouzet You are absolutely right Arthur. He's just going to keep growing in such esteemed company. What a blessing for us all.

  • @lubabalomahlombe451
    @lubabalomahlombe451 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That original Bali is amazing.beautiful

  • @sean_on_bass
    @sean_on_bass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is my favorite Tiny Desk. I can keep coming back to it and finding something new to appreciate.

  • @coldbrew1334
    @coldbrew1334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    beautiful performance...they're truly enjoying the golden moment...just amazing

  • @staffanolofsson8201
    @staffanolofsson8201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When I was 15 I was building a modelrailway down in the cellar. What else have I missed in my life? Im now 73.

    • @Kaonashimusic
      @Kaonashimusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's crazy

    • @jamesrawlins735
      @jamesrawlins735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Understand but disagree - I've done model railroading for over 40 years and it's one of my great joys - yes I could have spent time doing something else (and I do have several other hobbies, including music) - but I don't know I would have gained as much joy as I would have given up

  • @magickriver
    @magickriver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Old soul in a 15-year-old body, for sure, with jazz flowing his bloodstream. Great support from bassist & drummer too!

  • @maureen7746
    @maureen7746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Joey Alexander came to the Kansas City area for a concert a few years ago. What an experience. It was great and his rendition of "My Favorite Things" was amazing. Imagine his long career ahead of him and all the great things he will accomplish as a gifted musician.

  • @powerpetfreak23
    @powerpetfreak23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    This is Beautiful, thank you. It's 4am, and I am elated to be awake listening to art.

    • @nessrecords
      @nessrecords 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2:49 AM, not far behind.

    • @solcrisms8356
      @solcrisms8356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its 4am as I'm reading your comment from two days ago.

    • @powerpetfreak23
      @powerpetfreak23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The pre-dawn times are best for geniusly layed jazz. 🧡 It's gotta be the "City Lights" calling to us all! 😉

  • @iGong
    @iGong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    They're an amazing trio, really complementing each other... One of the things I like most about Alexander is that he plays so well together with others...

  • @tompanetti75
    @tompanetti75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Scott...Rogers...Alexander...Supreme Jazz Trio... Thank you Santa!

  • @SmallMartingale
    @SmallMartingale 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I am so glad I clicked on this...

  • @FabioAmar100
    @FabioAmar100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Most amazing jazz thing I've seen over the past years. Incredible musicians. OMG

  • @sergiovasq
    @sergiovasq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Layers & layers of wandering melodies interwoven across different timings/rhythmic signatures.
    So easy to listen to.
    Dancing, jumping from one melodic story to the next whilst maintaining an over arching tension that binds the whole composition.
    A brilliant, exceptional talent.

  • @alejandrobreceda8509
    @alejandrobreceda8509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Endless amounts of musicianship caught in this session!
    I first watched this the day it came out and was completely dazed by the maturity in Joey Alexander's playing. I watch this at least every other month now and I eventually started paying attention to a different musician every time. I appreciated the ability to fill their playing with so much emotion as well as purpose, something everyone who starts out in improvisation struggles with at some point.
    Thank you, Tiny Desk, for the limitless fountain of inspiration you captured and shared with us!

  • @renato7611
    @renato7611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    sweet christmas. his chops are legitimate prodigy-level stuff. edit: big ups to NPR for posting this so that all folks even those who get up super early for work can enjoy. it means a lot.

  • @patrickgunn3623
    @patrickgunn3623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    The drummer...wow.. Right?

    • @pbasswil
      @pbasswil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh yeah! He's the real deal. And such a beautiful sound, to boot.

    • @pbasswil
      @pbasswil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I dunno, can a kit sound so wonderful - just acoustically - that that's all you have to do? Anyway, I could listen to just the drums (or drums & bass) all day.

    • @johnsfavorites
      @johnsfavorites 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How they record drums at tiny desk: watch?v=G7L5cLqdRwE

    • @InsanPrasetya
      @InsanPrasetya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      not quite my tempo :D

  • @RubenVisawesome
    @RubenVisawesome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When he finds the bass drum overtones and just sits on it. Pure brilliance.

  • @ethanmiles5544
    @ethanmiles5544 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, this has gotta be up there with the great jazz performances.