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Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap: The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern
by James Doherty
Tony Bennett and pianist Bill Charlap explore the songbook of Jerome Kern on this new release from RPM/Columbia Records. A return to intimate small group jazz, the album marks a welcome reprieve for Bennett, whose work in recent years has been dominated by over-produced duets with an array of current pop superstars. Charlap's well thought out arrangements and sympathetic accompaniment allow Bennett the space he needs to truly take ownership of the material, which includes staples such as “All the ...
Continue ReadingBill Charlap-Renee Rosnes at Musical Instrument Museum
by Patricia Myers
Bill Charlap-Renee Rosnes Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, Arizona June 4, 2014 Facing each other at a nestled pair of nine-foot concert grand pianos, Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes combined their 20 fingers for a compelling concert that didn't rely solely on the Great American Songbook. While there was a bit of George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers, the program offered a refreshingly varied and intriguing repertoire. They mostly worked from charts related to their ...
Continue ReadingBill Charlap - Renee Rosnes: Double Portrait
by AAJ Italy Staff
Due pianisti ripresi in un incontro perfetto. Certo, essere marito e moglie aiuta a raggiungere un'intesa così elevata e la maestria di entrambi si trasforma in sintesi poetica. Renee Rosnes e Bill Charlap non hanno ricevuto in Italia la dovuta attenzione, malgrado i molti dischi registrati per la Blue Note e le collaborazioni prestigiose, eppure in termini di tecnica strumentale hanno pochi rivali e la padronanza dell'idioma jazz non è da meno: Charlap è uno dei pochi degni eredi di ...
Continue ReadingBill Charlap and Renee Rosnes: Double Portrait
by Dan Bilawsky
Many people believe that married couples have a telepathic connection. This recording puts that theory to the test, with two of the most important pianists in jazz today--who also happen to be husband and wife--sitting down for a duo piano recital. Charlap's own work with drummer Kenny Washington and bassist Peter Washington has positioned him as one of the key voices in the piano trio format. His selection of standards and exquisite, classy recording projects have given ...
Continue ReadingBill Charlap Trio in Ann Arbor
by C. Andrew Hovan
Bill Charlap Trio University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan October 2, 2009While much of the credit for reinventing the standard repertoire via the piano trio can go to Keith Jarrett, the pianist's muse is more about using such chestnuts as a launching point for his own self-probing and extended improvisations. In the case of fellow pianist Bill Charlap, the focus is on just the opposite. His aim is to frame these trinkets in ...
Continue ReadingThe Bill Charlap Trio: Live At The Village Vanguard
by Marcia Hillman
Bill Charlap delivers on this live date with a trio documented on four previous Blue Note releases. Recorded at the Village Vanguard during the club's weeklong 70th anniversary celebration, this CD pulls together a tasty selection of material and even tastier performances. Charlap with Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums) have worked together for a decade and their chemistry has produced an appealing cohesion. This is a well-paced offering with solid recitals on every track. The ...
Continue ReadingJazz in July at the 92nd Street Y--Diz and Bird: Bebop Today
by Budd Kopman
Jazz in July FestivalBird & Diz: Bebop Today92nd Street YNew York, NYJuly 19, 2007 The Jazz in July series, which runs from Tuesday through Thursday for two weeks, is a venerable institution that has existed for the past twenty years. In the past, pianist Dick Hyman was the creative director, but this is the third year under the direction of pianist Bill Charlap. This night's theme, Diz & Bird: ...
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