Joe Wittman

Joe Wittman

Soulful Strings

Joe Wittman delivers swinging jazz guitar that fuses bluesy heart with trio sophistication—perfect for lovers of warm tones and expressive tradition.

Jazz GuitarStraight-Ahead JazzHard BopBlues-Infused Jazz

About

Joe Wittman is a jazz guitarist born along the Ohio River who graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. He moved to New York City, where he’s been an active member of the jazz scene for over a decade, releasing records and performing regularly at clubs like Mezzrow, Smalls, and Midnight Blue. His albums include Trio Works Lume and Trio Works Sol.

Music Style

He plays in a guitar-bass-drums trio format, blending blues-inflected phrasing, clean swing, and modern straight-ahead jazz in both original compositions and reimagined standards.

Background

Hometown
On the banks of the Ohio River, USA ([joewittmanmusic.com](https://www.joewittmanmusic.com/about-5?utm_source=openai))
Education
University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music ([joewittmanmusic.com](https://www.joewittmanmusic.com/about-5?utm_source=openai))
Instruments
guitar
Active
2000s-present

Similar Artists

If you like Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, or Jim Hall—you’ll love Joe Wittman

Kenny Burrell
Burrell’s clean, blues-tinged swing and melodic tone are inspirations noted by Wittman. ([jazzguitartoday.com](https://jazzguitartoday.com/2024/03/ny-guitarist-joe-wittmanm-searches-for-his-own-sound/?utm_source=openai))
90%
Grant Green
Green’s soulful phrasing and groove-oriented approach resemble Wittman’s feel and trio work. ([jazzguitartoday.com](https://jazzguitartoday.com/2024/03/ny-guitarist-joe-wittmanm-searches-for-his-own-sound/?utm_source=openai))
90%
Jim Hall
Hall’s subtle harmonic sophistication and space in playing align with what Wittman aims for in his trio setting. ([jazzguitartoday.com](https://jazzguitartoday.com/2024/03/ny-guitarist-joe-wittmanm-searches-for-his-own-sound/?utm_source=openai))
80%

Notable Collaborations

Daniel DukeKeith Balla (rhythm section) ([joewittmanmusic.com](https://www.joewittmanmusic.com/about-5?utm_source=openai))
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