On January 9, 2025, the Bill Charlap Trio—pianist Bill Charlap, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington—delivered an intimate performance at Smoke Jazz Club in New York City. This engagement was part of their annual January residency at Smoke, a tradition they've maintained since 1997. (tickets.smokejazz.com)
The trio's longstanding collaboration has produced several acclaimed recordings, including their 2016 album Notes from New York, which received a five-star review in DownBeat magazine, describing it as "a master class in class." (thekurlandagency.com) Their 2024 release, Street of Dreams, marked their return to the Blue Note label. (thekurlandagency.com)
While specific setlists for the January 9, 2025 performance are not readily available, the trio's repertoire typically features a mix of jazz standards and original compositions, showcasing their deep understanding and interpretation of the American popular songbook. Their performances are known for their subtlety, technique, and the seamless interplay between Charlap's nuanced piano, Peter Washington's precise bass lines, and Kenny Washington's dynamic drumming. (jazztimes.com)
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- Bill Charlap Trio at Smoke Jazz Club
- Bill Charlap Trio Residency at Smoke Jazz Club
- Bill Charlap Trio at SMOKE - The Front Row Center
- World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club Kickstarts the New Year Celebrating Two Jazz Giants’ Birthdays: Billy Harper and Al Foster
- Bill Charlap Trio with Peter Washington, Kenny Washington: Written in the Stars - JazzTimes
- BILL CHARLAP ARTIST BIO
