NOT just be the nominee. Jazz pianist from Indonesia, Joey Alexander, was also given the opportunity to perform at the prestigious event music man Grammy Awards. The performance that entered the 58th year it will take place at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, on Monday night (15/2) or Tuesday morning local time, the US.
It will be the stage debut at night Joey grace the most prestigious music industry. "It's been a long time would take Indonesia to name a classy event," he told Jawa Pos via e-mail.
Joey is worth mentioning magical. A year to build a music career in the United States, he was able to penetrate the Grammys. Musicians born in Denpasar, June 25, 2003, it was nominated in two categories at once. Namely, Best Improvised Jazz Solo for Giant Steps and Best Jazz Instrumental Album for My Favorite Things. Joey, who lives in New York is busy preparing for his performance. "Today Joey went to Los Angeles," said Rai Howell of his management team.
Grammy stage this year be the answer to the dream of Joey. "Of course I am delighted and very grateful. All is not free from all kinds of support for me, "he said.
Joey lived in New York since last year. The city that never sleeps was judged as a great place to explore jazz. "The situation and trimmings supported me to further develop musical ability," he said. Joey record label and management are also in New York.
In the first album, nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, My Favorite Things, Joey featuring various jazz instruments. Either in the form of the composition and the results of the standard jazz arrangements of songs. "The title of my composition Ma Blues. More results arranger another song, "said the son of Denny and the Sila Fara.
The album was born from the idea Joey label, Motema Music, with a fairly short process, which is three days. "The process of recording was also in New York, precisely in Studio Avatar," added Joey. Now, Joey album was sold in digital form on iTunes as well as the physical form on Amazon.com.
More often played music abroad than in Indonesia, Joey claimed to feel the difference. In Jakarta, he just often invited as a guest or fill-hour sessions. If in the US, because jazz is more familiar and has its own market, Joey felt more capable of expression. "His appreciation is different," said Joey.
On Monday, the day after tomorrow, besides Joey, performing singers and other famous musicians. Among other things, Taylor Swift, Adele, Rihanna, Robin Thicke, John Legend, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Ellie Goulding. Indonesia once again will have a place on the international scene, is exactly the dream of Joey. "Anyway, I'll keep playing and getting better at working to bring Indonesia's name to the world stage," he said.