joealterman.bsky.social
@joealterman.bsky.social
The cure for having the blues? Playing more blues, of course! Feeling those Sunday blues? Here’s hoping there’s blues turn those blues around!

From last Sunday at the Boulder JCC with the great team of bassist Brendan O'Donoghue and drummer Andreas Schmid.
December 15, 2024 at 7:56 PM
This past month has been full of really special performances, including this fun moment @aurora.theatre on November 15th. I’m excited to keep the music going this Friday in Tulsa, Oklahoma @thetulsatreehouse and this Sunday in Boulder, Colorado @boulderjcc!
December 3, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Back with more talkin’ to the camera! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite quotes about jazz—straight from baseball legend Yogi Berra. Who knew he could sum up jazz so brilliantly (and hilariously)? Fans of Mark Twain’s classic line, “Wagner’s music is better than it sounds,” you’ll love this one!
November 28, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Late-night fun with Duke Ellington’s beautiful and playful “Take Love Easy”—thinking of Nat Hentoff, was a close friend of Ellington’s and coined a phrase I love: “Take it easy, but take it.” 1/2
November 26, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Hi Bluesky! I’m happy to be here!
Reflecting on a great week of music. Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made each show so special. Here’s a taste of my original blues “Les Is More” from my solo piano performance @bluesalleydc earlier in the week. Solo or not, we brought the party!
November 25, 2024 at 2:44 AM