12-year-old Indonesian Pianist Wows Jazz World

Listen to Joey Alexander play the piano, and you can hear the future of Jazz.  People who hear him play say they are moved by his virtuosity, and his mastery of the piano.  He’s 12. But the jazz greats who work with him and listen to him are the first to dismiss his age.  Jason Olaine, who produced Joey's debut album, My Favorite Things, advises; "Just close your eyes, and listen to Joey.”   Those who listen are impressed, so much so that the young pianist...

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