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Joe Alterman – Upside Of Down (CD)

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Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Atlanta-born pianist Joe Alterman has built his reputation the old-fashioned way, through relentless gigging and a deep reverence for the organ-trio and piano-trio traditions that run straight back through Les McCann and Oscar Peterson. A protégé of the late, great Hammond B-3 master Joey DeFrancesco, Alterman brings that same commitment to joyful, swinging live performance to everything he records.

This fresh and joyful intent is captured on Joe Alterman's new release The Upside Of Down. Taken from two live shows at Birdland in November 2019 and February 2020, the album reminds us of a not-too-distant time when we gathered and danced. Joined by Nathaniel Schroeder on bass and Marlon Patton on drums, Alterman cruises gently and delightedly through timeless selections from Les McCann, Oscar Peterson, Henry Mancini and more, with some of his compositions in the mix.

Tracklist
1. The Smudge (5:46)
2. Pretty Eyes. Pretty Smile (7:03)
3. Ose Shalom (A Prayer For Peace) (7:43)
4. Time After Time (6:51)
5. The First Night Home* (5:54)
6. Pure Imagination (6:02)
7. The Last Time I Saw You* (6:11)
8. Funny Girl (6:03)
9. The Upside Of Down* (5:03)
10. Days Of Wine & Roses (5:45)
11. Don't Forget To Love Yourself** (3:14)
12. Gus Gus (6:30)

UPC: 748926814164
Label: Ropeadope
Release Date: 9.24.21
Format: CD