Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap

Memphis-born, three-time Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater is celebrated for her dynamic interpretations of jazz standards and classics. Her career spans jazz, R&B, and soul, with collaborations including Dizzy Gillespie. An NEA Jazz Master, she also hosted NPR's "JazzSet". Her album "Elemental" with Bill Charlap showcases her continued artistry.

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*.