“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.”
praise for joe
“Having known Joe Alterman on a personal level, I can attest to the fact that he is a very special artist.”
-AHMAD JAMAL
“Joe is tiny, but only in stature. As a man and a musician he is already a giant. He’s on a ‘blow your mind’ level.”
-LES MCCANN
“Joe Alterman is a breath of fresh air on the music scene. I love hearing him play! It’s happy music with tasty meat on the bones! Although much younger than I, he is an inspiration to me! His piano playing, his will to explore and his ability to swing is a joy to behold.”
-RAMSEY LEWIS
remembering les mccann
“It was like having the most beautiful big brother”: Pianist Joe Alterman remembers his friend and mentor Les McCann
‘Someday We’ll Meet Again’ from “Big Mo and Little Joe: Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann.” Performed by the Joe Alterman Trio at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta.
