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Bill Charlap

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BILL CHARLAP IN CONCERT:

Virtuoso jazz pianist Bill Charlap has been lending his nimble fingers to the Great American Songbook since the early '90s. It's been more than thirty years since his debut, but the multi-talented band leader is as vital as ever at his electric live shows. From standards like "Autumn in New York" to more abstract tunes that demonstrate his improvisatory skills, Charlap stays true to tradition while leaving room for plenty of creativity on his critically acclaimed tours.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Born in New York City, Charlap was exposed to music from an early age -- his father was a Broadway composer and his mother was a successful singer. He began playing the piano at age three and developed an interest in both classical music and jazz, but he really found his niche when he began performing creative interpretations of standards from the Great American Songbook. Charlap has enjoyed a distinguished recording career, making his debut in 1994 with Along with Me and going on to release numerous solo albums as well as collaborative projects as a member of the New York Trio and the Blue Note 7. He has He's worked with a number of jazz luminaries including Benny Carter and Tony Bennett, and received two Grammy nominations for his acclaimed recordings. Back on tour Charlap will perform his beloved originals and also pay tribute to jazz legends like Charlie Parker. 

Reviews

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 4 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bill Charlap is brilliant fun

    by Embree on 1/17/24Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club - Portsmouth

    Seeing and hearing The Bill Charlap trio is an experience. What a performance! I appreciate when a performer really shows up and puts his all into it. Charlap surely did that. He is a genius, and his playing is so exquisite – sometimes so physical and mad, and then in the next second delicate as a morning glory. It was such a thrill too, when the band was out on some crazy limb, playing at light speed, and then on the absolute nanosecond, nailing some delicious unison part. It gave me goosebumps. I loved Charlap's banter too. He was charming. Exciting and wonderful show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bill Charlap

    by CB3 on 12/24/22Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club - Portsmouth

    This was THE BEST jazz trio I have ever heard, including Chick Corea and many others. The sensitivity and nuances of their "standards" interpretations were the finest I've ever heard. I lived in Chicago for 33 years, and there was no finer trio performance that I heard than this trio. The Cookers I saw twice. I would have attended this one twice.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great jazz

    by Lou on 12/24/22Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club - Portsmouth

    Charlap was great as always. The drummer stole the show though. It was a fun show!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Time to update

    by Paulettetheb on 7/9/13Le Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill - Montreal

    While BILL CHARLAP is an extraordinary pianist, I would like to hear a more updated repertoire with less of those tired old Broadway love tunes and more abstract jazz compositions. The venue was fund, the food was good and the staff was great.