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SUMMARY:Joe Alterman Trio: Celebrating Ahmad Jamal at Birdland
DESCRIPTION:Joe Alterman is an Atlanta-born jazz pianist\, composer\, writer\, and cultural curator who channels the timeless joy of swing with youthful energy and heartfelt enthusiasm. Praised by legends like Ahmad Jamal as “a very special artist\,” Les McCann as “tiny but only in stature; as a man and musician\, he is already a giant\,” and Ramsey Lewis as “an inspiration” whose playing is “a joy to behold\,” Alterman has carved out a singular space in the jazz world. \nA graduate of New York University with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance\, Alterman has performed at iconic venues including the Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center\, Birdland\, and Blue Note\, sharing stages with jazz greats like Houston Person\, Les McCann\, and Ramsey Lewis. Whether leading his trio or captivating audiences solo\, Alterman’s music has been described by Downbeat Magazine as “hard-swinging” and by the late journalist Nat Hentoff as “making people smile and\, if the room is right\, dance.” With a deep groove\, bluesy touch\, and an exuberance that’s hard to resist\, his playing is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. \nWith eight critically acclaimed albums to his name\, including the 2023 release Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe\, Alterman continues to evolve as a recording artist while honoring jazz’s deep traditions. As George Benson once told him\, “You play good and you sound good\, and there’s a difference.” That difference—the ability to channel joy\, soul\, and deep connection through every note—is what sets Alterman apart. \nBeyond the piano\, Alterman’s creative reach extends into cultural leadership and writing. As the Executive Director of Neranenah\, an Atlanta-based Concert & Culture series\, he celebrates Jewish contributions to music and the arts. His writing has also garnered acclaim—he has penned liner notes for three Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra albums and was the subject of Nat Hentoff’s final piece on music\, in which the legendary journalist described Alterman’s essays as “some of the very best on the essence and spirit of jazz.” In 2025\, Alterman’s musicianship was further recognized when he was featured on President Jimmy Carter’s Grammy-winning album\, Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration\, marking another milestone in his ever-expanding artistic journey. \nWhether performing on world-renowned stages\, leading cultural initiatives\, or writing about the music he loves\, Joe Alterman bridges the past and present of jazz\, delivering music that\, as Ramsey Lewis put it\, is “happy music with tasty meat on the bones.”
URL:https://www.pianyc.net/event/joe-alterman-trio-celebrating-ahmad-jamal-at-birdland/
LOCATION:Birdland\, 315 West 44th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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