Alexa Ray Joel showcased her musical talents for benefit in New York

Proud parents Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley were more than happy to take a back seat on Saturday to watch their daughter Alexa Ray showcase her own musical talents at a benefit event in New York.

After guests at the sold-out fundraiser had enjoyed locally produced wine and cheeses, the talented 22-year-old daughter of the Piano Man took to the stage to provide the entertainment, singing a selection of tracks from behind her keyboard.

Encouraged from an early age by her famous father and classically trained on the piano, Alexa is an accomplished performer in her own right and delighted the crowd – including mom and dad – with her soulful blues sound.

The night had special meaning for the trio as the aim was to raise money for the Save Sag Harbor fund, a cause that helps preserve local shops in the area that Alexa, Billy and Christie have all called home.

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Christie Brinkley's daughter defends her mom's public divorce

Christie Brinkley’s fight to go public with her nasty divorce from architect Peter Cook has raised some eyebrows, to say the least.

Critics say the supermodel, who pushed for her divorce trial to be open to the public, is putting the couple’s two kids – Jack, 13, and Sailor, 10—at risk by airing her dirty laundry with their dad for the world to see.

Brinkley has accused Cook of such nasty deeds as trolling internet porn and checking out swinger sites for partners. The architect has already fessed up to having an affair in 2006 with his then-18-year-old assistant and reportedly paid the girl $300,000 to keep quiet.

Although the model has been getting flak for skewering her ex in public, Brinkley’s daughter defends her mom’s move to go public with her divorce battle.

“She’s standing up for herself,” Alexa Ray Joel, 22, tells People magazine.

Adds Joel, Brinkley’s daughter with Billy Joel: “I think that is admirable. There’s such overwhelming support for her.”

Brinkley and Cook’s case is scheduled to go to court July 2.

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