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Bill Charlap - 2005 - plays George Gershwin: The American Soul
Bill Charlap, a versatile pianist based in swing who is also a longtime member of the Phil Woods Quintet, pays tribute to the great George Gershwin throughout this likable set. Although some of the ten Gershwin songs are slightly modernized, the music is very much in the tradition. There are up to four horns on some numbers, with the best individual moments coming from veteran tenor Frank Wess on "How Long Has This Been Going On" (sounding a bit like Paul Gonsalves), trombonist Slide Hampton on "A Foggy Day," and altoist Woods whenever he plays. Charlap's longtime trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington is featured on "Who Cares?," and Charlap takes the brief closing "Soon" as an unaccompanied solo. Nothing all that revolutionary or revelatory occurs but the music is pleasing overall, swinging and creative within its boundaries. (AllMusic) Track list: 01 - Who Cares 02 - Somebody Loves Me 03 - Liza 04 - How Long Has This Been Going 05 - A Foggy Day 06 - 'S Wonderful 07 - I Was So Young 08 - Bess, You Is My Woman Now 09 - Nice Work If You Can Get It 10 - Soon Personnel: Bill Charlap: piano Peter Washington: bass Kenny Washington: drums Nicholas Payton: trumpet Slide Hampton: trombone Phil Woods: alto saxophone Frank Wess: tenor saxophone Enjoy and share! Sharing Widget |