Origin, released in May 2022 on Mack Avenue Records, captures the prodigious jazz pianist Joey Alexander in a collection of ten tracks that trace a seasonal arc from "Remembering" through "Summer Rising" to "Midnight Waves." Rooted in Indonesian jazz traditions yet firmly planted in the broader jazz idiom, Alexander’s playing here offers a refined balance of technical mastery and emotive nuance. The album’s closer, "Hesitation," exemplifies his subtle touch and thoughtful phrasing.Recorded at a mature stage in Alexander’s career, Origin reflects a deepening of his artistry beyond the youthful promise first noted in earlier releases. The album’s ten pieces serve as a testament to his evolving voice, with each composition unfolding like a page in a well-thumbed journal. For collectors attuned to the lineage of jazz pianism and its global resonances, Origin offers a compelling addition to the canon.

Origin, released in May 2022 on Mack Avenue Records, captures the prodigious jazz pianist Joey Alexander in a collection of ten tracks that trace a seasonal arc from "Remembering" through "Summer Rising" to "Midnight Waves." Rooted in Indonesian jazz traditions yet firmly planted in the broader jazz idiom, Alexander’s playing here offers a refined balance of technical mastery and emotive nuance. The album’s closer, "Hesitation," exemplifies his subtle touch and thoughtful phrasing.Recorded at a mature stage in Alexander’s career, Origin reflects a deepening of his artistry beyond the youthful promise first noted in earlier releases. The album’s ten pieces serve as a testament to his evolving voice, with each composition unfolding like a page in a well-thumbed journal. For collectors attuned to the lineage of jazz pianism and its global resonances, Origin offers a compelling addition to the canon.