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 John Scofield joins Joe for a discussion about what playing music means for Scofield, seamlessly flowing between genres, and more.

Guitarist John Scofield joins Joe for a discussion about what playing music means for Scofield, seamlessly flowing between genres, and more.

"All You Have To Do Is Find Better Notes" - An Interview with Guitarist John Scofield

Bassist Christian McBride and host Joe Alterman talk why jazz is far from dead and McBride's latest album, "Without Further Ado, Vol. 1."

Bassist Christian McBride and host Joe Alterman talk why jazz is far from dead and McBride's latest album, "Without Further Ado, Vol. 1."

"Always Listen First" - An Interview with Bassist Christian McBride

Joe sits down for a conversation with the Saxophone Colossus himself.

Joe sits down for a conversation with the Saxophone Colossus himself.

How Milt Gabler & Commodore Records Changed Music

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