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Joey Alexander plans to insure fingers
Indonesian jazz prodigy Joey Alexander (12) has revealed that he has not yet insured his fingers but is planning to do so in the future.
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Indonesian jazz prodigy Joey Alexander plays piano. (joeyalexandermusic.com/-)
For pianists fingers are obviously essential assets, thus, it is nothing new to have them insured.
Indonesian jazz prodigy Joey Alexander, 12, has revealed that he has not yet insured his fingers but is planning to do so in the future.
(Read also: Joey Alexander and all that jazz)
“There are plans to do it but not yet,” Joey's mother Farah Urbach told a press conference on Thursday as quoted by kompas.com.
Born in Denpasar, Bali, Joey made history when he became the first-ever Indonesian musician to be nominated for a Grammy. His single “Giant Steps”, was in the running for Best Improvised Jazz Solo, while his album, My Favorite Things, was among the nominees for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
(Read also: Indonesian jazz prodigy receives standing ovation at Grammys)
In late April, Joey had the opportunity to show off his musical talent at the White House in Washington DC on the fifth International Jazz Day, which was opened by US President Barack Obama. (kes)
