Bill Charlap Trio - Im Old Fashioned '2010 [2014]

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	Nobody would argue that Bill Charlap is one of the most preeminent jazz pianists
of his generation. His encyclopedic knowledge of the American Songbook is second
to none, and his beautiful touch, amazing skills and imagination make it a
pleasure to listen to him at all times.
As some of you already know, Charlap has recorded a number of great albums for
Venus Records of Japan with his great New York Trio (with Jay Leonhart and Bill
Stewart). For this latest release, he decided to take a slightly different
direction with a drum-less trio with guitarist Peter Bernstein and bassist Peter
Washington.
Having a guitarist instead of a drummer softens the texture of the trio sound
and makes it more intimate. It also makes the sound of the bass come forward so
one can appreciate, in this case, the virtuosity of Washington. Charlap's tone
is pristine and his solos are sigh-inducingly beautiful. The group's style may
seem "old fashioned" on surface, but their interpretations of standards are
modern, sophisticated and urban.

Tracks:

1. I’m Old Fashioned
2. I Can’t Get Started
3. Stella By Starlight
4. Ghost Of A Chance
5. All The Things You Are
6. Easy Living
7. Darn That Dream
8. Angel Eyes
9. What Is This Thing Called Love
10. Body And Soul
11. Gone With The Wind
12. Everything Happens To Me
13. These Foolish Things

Personnel:

Bill Charlap, piano
Peter Bernstein, guitar
Peter Washington, bass

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