Joel Futterman
Joel Futterman Piano Indian Flute
Known for his spirited, highly imaginative, and innovative piano technique, Joel Futterman is an internationally recognized veteran pioneer into the frontiers of spontaneous, improvised music. He is considered one of the foremost inventive and adventurous artists shaping the creative, progressive music scene today. Futterman continuously pushes the limits of the piano as he explores new musical horizons. He has performed across North America and Europe including at such noted music festivals as The Tampere Jazz Festival in Finland, the Vision Festival in New York, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, The Nickelsdorf Festival in Austria, the Guelph Festival in Canada, the Siberia Jazz Festival in Russia, teaching and performing in Denmark at the Jyderup School,, and performances at many other festivals and venues. He has compiled a discography of over 80 recordings and has performed with such notable jazz innovators as Jimmy Lyons, Joseph Jarman, Richard Davis, William Parker, Fred Anderson, Hal Russell, Paul Murphy Ike Levin as well as Edward “Kidd” Jordan and Alvin Fielder with whom he has had a highly productive association. Futterman, originally from Chicago, lives in near seclusion in Virginia Beach, VA where he replenishes his musical energies between performances.
Joel Futterman is also the author of three books.
The Question. ”Pianist Joel Futterman's creative energies have burst forth in this unusual and compelling volume. Joel's empathy for humanity is paramount. For a world with great economic disparities, and in social, political, and spiritual turmoil; Joel provides a series of dialogues of questions and parables that advance the search for inner and outer peace. The Question could be the answer.” Michael Wilderman
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- A Tribute to Alvin Fielder - Live at Vision Festival XXIV by Troy Dostert
- Traveling Through Now by Henry Smith
- Enigma by Rex Butters
- Live at the Noe Valley Ministry by Frank Rubolino
- Lifeline by Glenn Astarita
- The Present Gift by Glenn Astarita
- InterView by Glenn Astarita
- Relativity, Revelation & Authenticity (3 reviews) by Glenn Astarita
- Authenticity by Mark Corroto
- Southern Extreme by Robert Spencer
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