From small record shop on 42nd Street in New York City to recording company that worked with the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bill Haley & The Comets, Commodore Records holds an important place in music history.

From small record shop on 42nd&nbsp;Street in New York City to recording company that worked with the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bill Haley &amp; The Comets, Commodore Records holds an important place in music history.

Atlanta-based jazz pianist Joe Alterman expresses his deep appreciation of jazz and swing in his performances and compositions. Now he shares that love of jazz on The Upside ofJazz,celebrating the legendary performers of jazz and exploring what makes the music so timeless and endearing to listeners.

Atlanta-based jazz pianist Joe Alterman expresses his deep appreciation of jazz and swing in his performances and compositions. Now he shares that love of jazz on The Upside of Jazz, celebrating the legendary performers of jazz and exploring what makes the music so timeless and endearing to listeners.

The Upside of Jazz

How Milt Gabler & Commodore Records Changed Music

Guitarist Oliver Wood (who happens to be Joe's guitar teacher from years ago) and Joe talk about the joy of being surprised by the music you make as well as Wood's career, including touring with Tinsley Ellis, playing with King Johnson, and form The Wood Brothers with his brother Chris. 

Guitarist Oliver Wood (who happens to be Joe's guitar teacher from years ago) and Joe talk about the joy of being surprised by the music you make as well as Wood's career, including touring with Tinsley Ellis, playing with King Johnson, and form The Wood Brothers with his brother Chris.&nbsp;

"My Favorite Thing is Not Knowing How it's Going to Come Out" - An Interview with Guitarist Oliver Wood

The relationship between Black and Jewish musicians in jazz has a long and sometimes complicated history. In this episode, saxophonist Jimmy Heath reflects on his own experiences and what he learned from a lifetime in the music.

The relationship between Black and Jewish musicians in jazz has a long and sometimes complicated history. In this episode, saxophonist Jimmy Heath reflects on his own experiences and what he learned from a lifetime in the music.

Jimmy Heath on Jazz at the Intersection of Black and Jewish Communities

Bassist Ron Carter joins Joe to talk about growing up with church music, his introduction into jazz, and returning to his church roots on the new album, “Sweet, Sweet Spirit.”

Bassist Ron Carter joins Joe to talk about growing up with church music, his introduction into jazz, and returning to his church roots on the new album, &ldquo;Sweet, Sweet Spirit.&rdquo;

How Milt Gabler & Commodore Records Changed Music

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