Josiah Alexander Sila Quotes

Indonesia, Pianist
June 25, 2003

Josiah Alexander Sila, better known as Joey Alexander, is an Indonesian jazz pianist. He became the first Indonesian musician to chart on Billboard 200 when his album, My Favorite Things, debuted at number 174.

When I'm in stage, I never plan, you know, 'I'm going to do this.' But of course, you have a concept what you're going to do. But you don't really plan it.

Josiah Alexander Sila
One thing people always say to me: 'Keep playing.'

Josiah Alexander Sila
- People

My dad played a little bit of piano and guitar, but not that professionally. I saw him play, and I said, 'I want to play. I want to try this instrument.'

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- Dad
As I grow older, I just want to be a better musician, to play more.

Josiah Alexander Sila
I'll always be a student. I learn by doing.

Josiah Alexander Sila
Jazz is a hard music, and you have to really work hard and also have fun performing; that's the most important thing.

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- Work
- Music
- Important
I play sports - like, I play a little bit of tennis, swimming, like a normal kid. I watch movies.

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- Sports
- Tennis
- Swimming
I always communicate musically. I want my band not only to learn the form and feel of the song by ear, like I do, but also have the freedom to contribute.

Josiah Alexander Sila
- Song
- Freedom
- Band