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Bill Charlap's art is a most refined and classic one. For starters, the things which seem to matter most to him--touch, tone, lyricism, choice of material--hark back to a time when jazz musicians played songs (not compositions) and the music could readily be found on the airwaves. The son of Broadway composer Moose Charlap and singer Sandy Stewart, Mr. Charlap is not a historical artifact so much as a respectfully playful preservationist.
Joining forces with the unrelated but musically connected Peter and Kenny Washington on bass and drums respectively, he delivers a stellar set of standards. Charlap's secret is approaching each track from a singer's perspective even claiming that "the lyric dictates my [instrumental] approach." Highlights include a ruminative, moody "The Man That Got Away," a chipper "On A Slow Boat To China" and a languorous, drop-dead gorgeous "One For My Baby."
Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, New York in March 2000. Includes liner notes by Joel Moss.
Bill Charlap Trio: Bill Charlap (piano); Peter Washington (bass); Kenny Washington (drums).
Personnel: Bill Charlap (piano); Kenny Washington (drums).
Audio Mixer: Joe Moss .
Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY (03/2000).
Photographer: Jimmy Katz.
Arranger: Bill Charlap.Entertainment Weekly (11/10/00, p.91) - "...[His] role models are impeccable mainstream stylists like Hank Jones, Tommy Flanagan, and the late Teddy Wilson....[he] plays with finesse..." - Rating: B-
Down Beat (12/00, p.72) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Charlap excels in speaking plainly, but with much eloquence....[This album] will have listeners thinking more of seasoned pros like Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan or Jimmy Rowles..."
JazzTimes (3/01, p.87) - "...Charlap and his remarkably attuned trio mates...invest every track with attributes that arrest the attention of the close listener..." Written In The Stars Music Bill Charlap Written In The Stars Songs Written In The Stars Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Fantastic Trio!!!!
Fascinating! Highly recommended! Great STUFF!!!! KENNY WASHINGTON!!!!
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 Written in the stars: a good standard's review
Bill Charlap is a good surprise for me.It's the first CD I got with that jazz pianist. I must hear more of his work to give you an honest opinion about.
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Simply Sublime
I first heard of Bill Charlap when listening to a piece of National Public Radio. I was so intrigued by the bits I heard, I bought the CD immediately. There is so much elegance, emotion, sensitivity and subtlety in this album, in addition to great selections, I can listen to it over and over again, and often do. A stunning musical achievement.
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