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Joey Alexander - Continuance
Pianist/composer Joey Alexander’s seventh album, Continuance, is the story of a critically acclaimed artist at the peak of his creativity, not only as a bandleader but as a celebrated composer. At 20 years old, Alexander has gathered his touring band, consisting of Kris Funn (bass) and John Davis (drums), to translate their unique improvisation on the stage to the studio with the help of trumpeter Theo Croker. Featuring five newly written original compositions and breathtaking renditions of “I Can’t Make You Love Me” (made famous by Bonnie Raitt) and the popular hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” Alexander is bound to make new waves on a global level.
- Joey Alexander – piano,
- Fender Rhodes, Mellotron
- Theo Croker – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5)
- Kris Funn – upright bass
- John Davis – drums
Mack Avenue Records - Released November 3, 2023
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