Bill Charlap’s Latest Album “And Then Again” Now Out
The Bill Charlap Trio’s new album is their first live recording at the Village Vanguard in twenty years.
And Then Again
Bill Charlap Trio
Label: Blue Note
Released: August 16, 2024
Two decades after their last live recording at the Village Vanguard, the Bill Charlap Trio returns with And Then Again, an album steeped in both nostalgia and finely aged musicianship. With bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, the trio revisits the prestigious halls of one of Jazz’s most storied venues. As they explore standards and familiar tunes, the album reveals the trio’s depth of intuition, where every note, every rhythmic shift, feels like part of an ongoing conversation that began long ago.
Charlap’s piano playing is as elegant as ever, with every chord progression infused with grace and reverence for the melodies. The trio breathes new life into classics like All the Things You Are and Darn That Dream, creating subtle but fresh interpretations that highlight their mastery. There’s a deep sense of joy and ease to these performances—each track glows with the kind of seasoned spontaneity only possible after decades of collaboration. If the trio sounds a touch more reflective, that’s to be expected, but the interplay is as sharp and delightful as ever.
Personnel
Bill Charlap • piano
Peter Washington • bass
Kenny Washington • drums