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JAZZ PIANO MASTERS SERIES
Joe Alterman, solo
Joe Alterman presents 'Happy Serious Music - According to Ramsey Lewis,' an unforgettable evening of music that will “surely make people smile and, if the room is right, dance.” (Nat Hentoff, The Wall Street Journal) Drawing inspiration from legendary jazz and “happy sounding” pianists Ramsey Lewis, Les McCann, and more, Alterman will take you on a journey, weaving joyful music inspired by these greats with fascinating, enlightening, and personal stories about these legends and his special relationships with many of them.
$25 General Admission
We are offering a limited number of tickets to attend this performance in person. Advance purchase is recommended.
"Happy music with tasty meat on the bones." –Ramsey Lewis
“Rooted in the blues, and with a touch reminiscent of the great pianists of the 1950s – Red Garland, Ahmad Jamal, Bill Evans.” –DownBeat Magazine
JOE ALTERMAN
Atlanta native Joe Alterman expresses a certain upbeat naivete, with a broad smile and bright eyes that make you feel welcome. One would not guess that this is a man hailed by greats; Les McCann states "Joe's on a 'blow your mind' level," and Ahmad Jamal calls him "a very special artist." Journalist Nat Hentoff championed three of Alterman’s albums, as well as his writing (Joe wrote liner notes to three Wynton Marsalis/JLCO albums), calling one of Joe’s columns “one of the very best pieces on the essence of jazz, the spirit of jazz, that I’ve ever read, and I’m not exaggerating.” Joe Alterman began at NYU with a BA and Masters in Jazz Piano from NYU and has since performed at many world renowned venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, and Blue Note alongside Houston Person, Les McCann, Dick Gregory, Ramsey Lewis, and his own trio, among others. It is clear Joe hits all of the necessary points for Jazz critics and fans alike. joealtermanmusic.com