Bill Charlap

Mar 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM · Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL

Mar 21

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Jazz pianist Bill Charlap, born in NYC, is famed for his lyrical post-bop style. He's performed with icons like Benny Carter and Clark Terry and gained acclaim with his trio albums. Charlap won a Grammy collaborating with Tony Bennett on *Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern*. Known for interpreting jazz standards, he studied at the High School of Performing Arts and joined Gerry Mulligan's Quartet early in his career. His notable albums include *Uptown, Downtown* and *Street of Dreams*.