Charlap was a member of the Gerry Mulligan Quartet for two years in the late 8Os and, has been accompanist of choice for several noted vocalists-including Tony Bennett and Carol Sloane. Bill has appeared on over 50 CDs as a sideman as well as recording under his own name.

“This CD is definitely one of my most cherished and prized possessions” –George Shearing from the liner notes of All Through The Night

Pianist Bill Charlap, who The New Yorker writes “leads the premier mainstream piano trio of our day, returns to Smoke leading this same group. A beloved interpreter of Great American Songbook standards, Bill is also a popular Blue Note recording artist and the music director of the 92nd Street Y’s “Jazz in July” series. His celebrated trio, which truly builds on the history of the format, has been together since 1997 and features the unrelated rhythm team of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. Don’t miss this special appearance.

Performers:
Bill Charlap (piano)
Peter Washington (bass)
Kenny Washington (drums)