Joe Alterman

Joe Alterman is a jazz pianist, bandleader, and radio program host based in Atlanta, Georgia. He possesses a bright, swinging style anchored in hard bop and soul-jazz. Alterman is celebrated by legendary pianists including Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, Monty Alexander, and Ahmad Jamal. His debut, Piano Tracks, Vol. 1, was self-released and recorded in a live setting with a trio. Give Me the Simple Life, his 2012 offering, showcased a quartet that included Herlin Riley, James Cammack, and Houston Person. 2015's self-released Georgia Sunset was produced by Person, while the pianist ...