Bill Charlap - 2002 - Stardust

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." (AllMusic)

Track list:
01 - Jubilee
02 - I Get Along Without You Very Well
03 - Rockin' Chair
04 - I Walk With Music
05 - Two Sleepy People
06 - The Nearness of You
07 - One Morning In May
08 - Blue Orchids
09 - Georgia On My Mind
10 - Stardust
11 - Skylark

Personnel:
BILL CHARLAP piano
KENNY WASHINGTON drums
PETER WASHINGTON bass

WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
TONY BENNETT
SHIRLEY HORN
JIM HALL
FRANK WESS

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