Bill Charlap: Stardust

Bill Charlap: piano, Peter Washington: bass, Kenny Washington: drums
with special guests: Tony Bennett, Jim Hall, Frank Wess and Shirley Horn

1 Jubilee - 3:10 2 I Get Along Without You (Very Well) - 6:39 3 Rockin' Chair - 7:21 4 I Walk With Music - 5:03 5 Two Sleepy People - 6:38 6 The Nearness of You - 7:28 7 One Morning in May - 6:49 8 Blue Orchids - 5:57 9 Georgia on My Mind - 5:44 10 Stardust - 9:27 11 Skylark - 3:55

Though his debut on record occurred only eight years prior to Stardust, pianist Bill Charlap has become well known for his lush, poignant reading of the standards. On his second date for Blue Note, Charlap and his rhythm section lovingly re-create 11 songs by songster Hoagy Carmichael, and are joined by some truly big talents. Tony Bennett joins in on a spare arrangement of "I Get Along Without You Very Well," Shirley Horn graces an exceptional "Stardust" (perhaps Carmichael's best-known ballad), and guitarist Jim Hall's robust, muted tone is featured on "Two Sleepy People." However, tenor saxophonist Frank Wess damn near steals the show with his warm, languid playing on "Rockin' Chair" and "Blue Orchids." ~ John Duffy, Rovi Another great record by Charlap and his trio. The two Washingtons are impeccable as always and are joined by all-star special guests to give this disc an extra sparkle. Highly recommended!

Price: $16.98