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.
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