About This Event
Three renowned Jazz artists come together to share their musical tastes and perform some of their most popular recordings from the Great American Songbook. Vocalist Jonathan Karrant, pianist Joe Alterman and saxophonist Houston Person will take the stage at Scullers on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 for one night only. Jonathan Karrant doesnt cover songs he uncovers them. His most recent album Shadows Fall is currently in the top 10 on the American Community Radio Charts. Jonathans album On and On hit #4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album Live hit #2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. He has received honors throughout the states including; the New York City Cabaret Jazz Honors Best Singer for the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the top 12 rising jazz vocalists by Downbeat. A voice romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced Jonathan carries songs with an emotional weight that reaches your soul. At the same time he can swing with the kind of jazz suave that was patented by Mel Torme. Jazz Corner.Joe Alterman began at NYU with a BA and Masters in Jazz Piano followed by performances with Houston Person Les McCann Dick Gregory and Ramsey Lewis. Downbeat describes his sound as rooted in the blues and with a touch reminiscent of the great pianists of the 1950sRed Garland Ahmad Jamal Bill Evans. It is clear Joe hits all of the necessary points for Jazz critics and fans alike. Although much younger than I Joe Alterman is an inspiration to me! His piano playing his will to explore and his ability to swing is a joy to behold. Ramsey Lewis Joe is tiny but only in stature. As a man and a musician he is already a giant. Les McCann Pianist Joe Alterman pulls off one of the rarer feats in modern jazz: he swings hard. DownbeatHouston Person is perhaps best known for his collaboration with the late vocalist, Etta Jones, however, he has a long and extraordinary career as a band leader and key person in the success of the High Note record label. Houston remains one of t
