Stairway to the Stars

Japanese SACD pressing. Venus. 2015. Consisting of Bill Charlap, Jay Leonhart and Bill Stewart, the New York Trio is a studio-only group that specializes in classic standards performed in a straightforward post-bop style. On this release, the trio focuses on selections from the Great American Songbook. Bill Charlap is a member of the Phil Woods Quintet and has performed with Tony Bennett, Benny Carter, Gerry Mulligan and others. He's also recorded a handful of acclaimed albums for Blue Note as a bandleader. Bassist Jay Leonhart has been a headliner since 1983, while also perofrming as a vocalist and songwriter. Leonhart has played with Marian McPartland, Louie Bellson, Lee Konitz and others. Drummer Bill Stewart has played gigs with many musicians including John Scofield, Maceo Parker and James Brown.Musicians:Bill Charlap, pianoJay Leonhart, bassBill Stewart, drums.