This trio outing by pianist Bill Charlap (with bassist Peter Washington and drummer KennyWashington) 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. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. All Through The Night (Cole Porter)
2. Roundabout (O. Nash/V. Duke)
3. Put On A Happy Face (Ch. Strouse)
4. It's So Peaceful In The Country (A. Wilder)
5. The Best Thing For You Would Be Me (I. Berlin)
6. Pure Imagination (A. NewLey/L. Bricusse)
7. Nobody's Heart (Rodgers/hart)
8. Dance Only With Me - Dream Dancing (Green/Comden/Porter/Styne)
9. I've Just Seen Her (Ch. Strouse/L. Adams)
PETER WASHINGTON bass
KENNY WASHINGTON drums
BILL CHARLAP piano
Recorded December 22, 1997
Criss Cross Jazz - Criss 1153 CD