Jazz Articles about Jonathan Karrant

About Jonathan Karrant

Album Review

Jonathan Karrant with The Joe Alterman Trio: Live In Concert

Read "Live In Concert" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
February 21, 2026

There is a unique honesty that only a live recording can reveal, and on Live in Concert, vocalist Jonathan Karrant and pianist Joe Alterman embrace that truth with confidence, grace, and genuine joy. Recorded during a performance at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, the album captures not just a series of songs but the authentic musical connection these two artists have built over the years. From the very beginning, it is clear that Karrant and Alterman share ...

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Jonathan Karrant: Eclectic

by Dave Linn
September 21, 2023

Born and raised at the foothills of the Ozarks in the old western town of Fort Smith, Arkansas east of the Arkansas River, Jonathan Karrant fell under the influence of his artistic mother. As a child, it is said he sang for hours every day, making his public debut at the age of seven at his local church. That summer, being a precocious child, he walked into a nightclub and asked the band to accompany him while he sang “Stormy ...

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Jonathan Karrant: Live

by Jim Olin
April 27, 2019

Jonathan Karrant is a soulful vocalist with a broad melodic reach, showcasing his might in this concert in Las Vegas at the globally-renowned Smith Center. The album combines standards and lesser-known fare, each given a smooth, appealing rendition. Karrant is certainly a dynamic performer as this show vividly showcases. This beautiful concert document is a sublime example of Karrant's tuneful vocal delivery and amazing range. His voice is sultry, yet dynamic and confident, achieving a rich tone and ...