Part performance, part storytelling, jazz pianist, Joe Alterman shares timeless American music with fascinating Jewish stories woven into exploring the vibrant intersection of Jewish heritage and American music that defines a cultural legacy. Throughout the 20th century, Jews have always contributed to American popular music, from Irving Berlin’s timeless classics to Carole King’s chart-topping hits and beyond. According to Alterman, the Jewishness of the music is defined by its story and not necessarily by its melody.
