BILL CHARLAP - Stardust (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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." by John Duffy
Tracklist :
1    Bill Charlap–    Jubilee 3'11
Written-By – H. Carmichael, S. Adams
2    Bill Charlap With Tony Bennett–    I Get Along Without You Very Well 6'39
Written-By – H. Carmichael
3    Bill Charlap With Frank Wess–    Rockin' Chair 7'22
Written-By – H. Carmichael
4    Bill Charlap–    I Walk With Music 5'04
Written-By – H. Carmichael, J. Mercer
5    Bill Charlap With Jim Hall–    Two Sleepy People 6'38
Written-By – H. Carmichael
6    Bill Charlap–    The Nearness Of You 7'29
Written-By – H. Carmichael, N. Washington
7    Bill Charlap–    One Morning In May 6'49
Written-By – H. Carmichael
8    Bill Charlap With Frank Wess–    Blue Orchids 5'57
Written-By – H. Carmichael
9    Bill Charlap–    Georgia On My Mind 5'49
Written-By – H. Carmichael, S. Gorrell
10    Bill Charlap With Shirley Horn–    Stardust 9'28
Written-By – H. Carmichael, M. Parish
11    Bill Charlap–    Skylark 3'58
Written-By – H. Carmichael, J. Mercer
Credits :    
Arranged By – Bill Charlap
Bass – Peter Washington
Drums – Kenny Washington
Guest – Frank Wess, Jim Hall, Shirley Horn, Tony Bennett
Piano – Bill Charlap