Renowned Pianist Joe Alterman to Perform Two Jazz Concerts at the MJCCA on Oct. 27
The MJCCA is thrilled to announce that on Sunday, October 27, 2013, renowned pianist Joe Alterman will perform two jazz concerts – at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, kicking off the MJCCA’s NEW 2013-14 Jazz at the JCC series. Alterman has performed at venues around the world, including the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan and Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Both Oct. 27 concerts will be produced in association with the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, and will be held at the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Ticket Prices: MJCCA Members $17, Community: $22. For information, visit www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice, or call 678.812.4002.
About Joe Alterman
Born and raised in Atlanta, Hot House Jazz described Joe Alterman as “a pianistic wunderkind whose style recalls the elegantly swinging trappings of artists like Erroll Garner and Red Garland...eschewing the well-mined vein of hard bob favored amongst today’s younger players in favor of a more rounded vintage technique. Alterman brandishes a lyrical pianistic touch and an intuitive sense of swing that are a uniquely wonderful joy to hear. Alterman’s remarkable gifts are enough to reassure anyone that the future of jazz is in good hands.”
Alterman has led groups at venues in New York City including Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, the Iridium, and Cornelia Street Café, among others. He also recently performed at the "Marian McPartland Piano Jazz All-Star Celebration" at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, as well as at Jack Kleinsinger Presents "Highlights in Jazz" 2012, as a part of the "Next Generation All-Stars," where he performed alongside tenor saxophone great Houston Person. He and his trio have performed multiple times at the Blue Note Jazz Club as an opening act for greats including Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, John Pizzarelli & Hiromi. His current group features Ahmad Jamal’s long-time bassist James Cammack and his new release as a leader, entitled "Give Me The Simple Life" (available on Miles High Records) features jazz greats Houston Person, James Cammack & Herlin Riley.
What’s Being Said About Joe Alterman?
After hearing a recording of Joe, NEA Jazz Master Nat Hentoff remarked, “Talk about the joy of jazz!...It’s a pleasure to hear this music...You’ve got it!”
"Joe Alterman has tremendous taste and a passionate respect for swing and space. His touch on the keyboard is reminiscent of pianists from earlier years who listened carefully, felt expressively and actually cared about what the listener heard. Joe is a remarkable swinger and poet." — Marc Myers, JazzWax.com
"Joe has a great sense of what is most meaningful in the history and tradition of our music, and a real solid musical vision of where he wants to take it.” — Houston Person, legendary tenor saxophonist
"The new Harry Connick.” — Linda Lorence Critelli, vice president, SESAC
“The young Alterman’s heart if undeniably in the right place, and so is his playing.” — Todd Barkan, legendary record producer
"Joe Alterman is fresh face in the piano trio continuum—a young artist with respect for both the tradition and swing in the marrow of his bones.” — Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
Jazz at the JCC Continues
(Concert series tickets -- five performances for one low price: MJCCA Members: $54 / Community: $79)
The UpBeatniks – (January 26, 2014 – 7:00 pm)
Enjoy a Beatles tribute concert from this unique, Atlanta-based group that draws from the sounds of “The Beat Generation.” MJCCA Members: $10, Community: $15.
Michael Feinberg – (February 15, 2014 – 8:00 pm)
Hailed as a “musical prodigy turned evil genius,” bassist and composer Michael Feinberg has made his name known throughout the jazz world. Come to the MJCCA for an evening of world class music.
MJCCA Members: $17, Community: $25.
Ben Sidran, There Was a Fire: Jews and Music – (April 10, 2014 – 7:30 pm)
A Page from the Book Festival Event.
Musician, journalist, producer and author Ben Sidran performs live, and discusses his newest book: There Was a Fire: Jews, Music, and the American Dream, a comprehensive social history of Jewish contribution to American popular music.
MJCCA Members: $12, Community: $18.
4th Ward Afro Klezmer Orchestra – (May 4, 2014 – 7:30 pm)
A nine-piece klezmer-funk-rock-jazz ensemble that performs original compositions and arrangements, which combine West African rhythms with Eastern European klezmer melodies.
MJCCA Members: $10, Community: $15.
Purchase Tickets & Contact Information
Discounts available to students, seniors, and groups.
Media Inquiries: Lora Sommer at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.
Purchase Tickets: 678.812.4002, or visit online at www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.
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