Joey Alexander 7 years old - Caravan - Duke Ellington

[@MegaWinston999]

that he would even like this piece at 7 is pretty darn amazing

[@hedonistic-0]

with both of his parents being musicians (and his dad an amateur jazz musician too) it's not really hard to see why!

[@greeksalad4783]

So cute! Joey Alexander and humble beginnings. He's still humble and has gotten to the level of mastery! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@saxefoner]

A few years later and he's beyond all of us, but then, he was human.

[@99jdave99]

Really good video to show that joey didn't just miraculously develop his skill at the piano, and that he's been actively working to improve. Too many comments on Alexander's stuff says that he's a gift from god, or some genius that figured it out easier than everyone else can. It's obvious from this alone that he's worked his butt off to get to where he is now 8 years later, and is highly inspiring to me to know that he also wasn't great starting out.

[@MrBonnyman]

But according to me he is genius, learn very fast 👍

[@GlennInLaguna]

If you have kids you know not many would have the focus to play this song at this young age. Joey had a love for music via his parents playing jazz for him as a child. George Benson is similar to Joey. Look up “Little Georgie Benson”. George was also a child with music in the house as his mother was an avid singer around the house and he sung with her, and his father in law played guitar and eventually taught him guitar at 10yo. Before that George played a small mandolin.

[@cooldebt]

Perhaps some of the hesitancy is the 7 year old trying to judge how far he needs to stretch to actually reach the note he wants to play? I think he knows what sound he wants to make but his tiny hands have yet to catch up to his brain.

[@bayesian2007]

Except that there are pianists out there that have worked their butt off and will never play at his level on uptempo complex tunes. It also maps to professional sports. They all know the fundamentals. They all practice. They’re not all champions.

[@syzygy2464]

He had to work hard to fully realise that genius, like all musicians. That was the mans point ​@@MrBonnyman

[@noelboquetahmad8893]

His language isnt words.. hes just a kid ... his language is his connection to his instrument and each hit of the ivory makes up his expression... the kid is mind blowing and I dont know if i enjoy listening to him or watching him express more... I truly do not know but I am so happy to be able to have both. Thank you for this video xx

[@voyager1369]

He even seemed to understand timing and nuance at such a young age.

[@chrissiregar1739]

...and look how far he gets right now...amazing !

[@straizys]

it's incredible how he progressed... I mean I played like this when I was 7 .. but when I was 26 I played like when he was 11 :D now I'm 29 and he's 13 and I can tell I will never play this amazing like he does now..

[@MrBonnyman]

because he is genius

[@DaGhost141]

Honestly, I think he doesn't improvise that much in general, my guess is that a lot of it is already planned out and he plays it with minor variations.

[@MrBonnyman]

maybe....he is just a boy anyway...but he has grammy nominee two times !

[@ataconazi]

Ghosty141 ?

[@jazzerson7087]

Well, that you were once this level at 7 and his level at 11 at 26 is still remarkable, the vast majority of the population who try to learn jazz wouldn't even come close to attaining his level at 11 in a lifetime. You're obviously a terrific player. Joey is just one of those one in a billion talents.

[@quentinfaulkner5546]

Truly humbling to see this now amazing player was once at an attainable level. I️ take inspiration from the fact, that even the most amazing players started somewhere. Just goes to advocate with lots of hard work, you can get anywhere. Joey, you are truly an inspiration to me, and I️ can say without a doubt any others. Keep I️t up man!

[@ifranwaisman1750]

In that moment his tecnic was basic but now 7 years after his level is incredible... he's a real genius!

[@Paramecio_Z]

Un genio. Actualmente es de lo mejorcito del mundo y nos da alegrías cada vez que saca un nuevo trabajo. Que Dios te bendiga Joey.

[@alexolague5965]

And now he is playing at Jazz Lincoln Center

[@MrBonnyman]

he plays every where

[@filipdinevmusic]

Haha, how did he progressed so much in such short time? He's a miracle.

[@MrBonnyman]

he is genius

[@mulbob7022]

Super ! Je ne trouvais pas de vidéo sur les débuts piano de ce génie absolu aujourd'hui. A 7 ans, déjà des rythmiques main gauche et droite différentes. Thanks for this post.

[@Raizcky]

Mul Bob vous parlez bien francais

[@mr.z9609]

He improved a LOT in four years...

[@peterfunke7092]

Amazing! And all other videos are great too. Thanks a lot.

[@MrBonnyman]

my pleasure

[@TheGreatestApez]

he's talented.

[@yeankim690]

He's amazing and all that I agree... but is that only me to notice he's so cute omg look at those cheekss

[@tropicvibe]

That left hand latin bass sounds real good...holy cow

[@lingkuang3822]

2024 still watching!

[@mtaufik1630]

Woow, amazing ...

[@ryantogia4440]

He's worked very hard to get to where he is now

[@kpunkt.klaviermusik]

@Bonny Man So true!

[@iwanrustandi5557]

talent + hard work = boom!

[@TheILoveScotch]

You can still work hard at something and still enjoy it. Working hard dosnt imply lack of enjoyment. English must be your second language

[@Nefertuty]

Thumbs up man...!

[@shaddjimenez4524]

this shows that yes he obviously has talent and is a genius, but he worked an incomprehensible amount of time on the piano, continuing to improve as quick as possible.

[@DebbieDenkeMusic]

I started piano at age 9, and was just starting to find middle C...then added 2 more white keys. Mastered Up We Go! Up We Go! Down We Go and Up We Go! - haha. Caravan at age 7?!! Did Joey have a teacher by then or was he still playing by ear?

[@MrBonnyman]

just like me joey has many teachers

[@turbosport]

Debbie Denke by ear. Self taught. His classical piano teacher didn't work out well for him when he was this age. Understandably

[@ciri4kgaming7]

wow~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@world_ww]

Anak sapa sih lo...ngegemesin...cool ...!!

[@nogoogleplus]

Tune that Thang :)

[@orlandoc1961jazz]

Juan Tizol is the Composer, not Ellington

[@ngebeljegeg9180]

joey

[@rainmaru4757]

He's look cute at end of Vidio

[@royalmasteril4865]

he has some misstakes in the a part of melody buy overall preety amazing

[@MrBonnyman]

Not him, i was wrong 😁