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Liner notes for this remarkable album were written by none other than George Shearing: “I’ve been listening with great pleasure for quite a while to Bill Charlap. This CD seems to have everything…. touch, swing, sound, precision and just about everything you need in a well-rounded, well-schooled jazz pianist.” – Criss Cross Jazz.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”This trio outing by pianist Bill Charlap (with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington) is a superior modern mainstream set. Charlap’s boppish yet melodic style (which is championed by George Shearing in the liner notes) is pleasing, swinging and just unpredictable enough to hold one’s interest. He mostly performs lesser-known standards such as Vernon Duke’s “Roundabout,” Irving Berlin’s “The Best Thing For You Would Be Me” and the Rodgers and Hart classic “Nobody’s Heart.” An enjoyable outing.”

“This was the trio’s first album, their collective association continuing to the present day, with later albums on Venus, Columbia, Impulse! and latterly, Blue Note. Where once there were established trios like these – think Peterson or Cole – now there are merely impromptu or short-lived collaborations. so Charlap’s threesome represent a welcome example of continuity.” – JAZZWISE.

“This CD is definitely one of my most cherished and prized possessions.” – George Shearing.

Track listing:

All Through The Night 8:50
Roundabout 5:19
Put On A Happy Face 4:27
It’s So Peaceful In The Country 5:14
The Best Thing For You Would Be Me 4:12
Pure Imagination 3:15
Nobody’s Heart 3:50
Dance Only With Me – Dream Dancing 6:21
I’ve Just Seen Her 5:29

Personnel:

Bill Charlap – piano
Peter Washington – bass
Kenny Washington – drums

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Label: Criss Cross Jazz

Recorded: December 22, 1997 in New York City, NY, USA