NEW MUSIC FROM THE JOE ALTERMAN TRIO!
All the favorite tunes in one place, recorded live and available to purchase on vinyl!
Out now on all your favorite streaming platforms - take a listen!
“The 21st century has brought another transition for this thing called jazz; in one moment we see the push and pull between tradition and progression, and in another we see Pop and Hip-Hop musicians emulating and sampling. In Joe Alterman we find none of this struggle; the music just sounds good.”
get to know joe!
Check out where Joe gather’s inspiration, and learn his story!
listen to Joe on the radio!
Atlanta-based jazz pianist Joe Alterman expresses his deep appreciation of jazz and swing in his performances and compositions. Now he shares that love of jazz on his new show on WABE, celebrating the legendary performers of jazz and exploring what makes the music so timeless and endearing to listeners. Each week, Joe plays both influential and lesser-known jazz records and breaks down what makes them great. Experience what the love of jazz is about on The Upside of Jazz with Joe Alterman.
Listen Saturdays at 7-8 p.m. on WABE 90.1
praise for joe
“Joe is absolutely one of the most musically enjoyable, swingingest Jazz pianists who can be heard playing today.”
-BENNY GREEN
“Joe Alterman is doing his part to keep alive the art of the swinging trio. He is a wonderful pianist whose playing brings smiles and good feelings to his listeners - as he has caused me to experience when I heard his enjoyable album.”
-MONTY ALEXANDER
JOE ALTERMAN AND SONNY ROLLINS INTERVIEW FOR WABE 90.1
Read the transcript of their lively discussion, now in the
WABE Archives for all to enjoy
remembering les mccann
“It was like having the most beautiful big brother”: Pianist Joe Alterman remembers his friend and mentor Les McCann
