Jazz In July
Hoagy Carmichael: Stardust
92nd Street Y, NYC, July 2, 2014
Reviewed by Peter Haas for Cabaret Scenes
“One of the most talented, inventive, sophisticated and jazz-oriented” of the pop songwriters in the first half of the 20th century (wrote composer Alec Wilder) was Indiana-born Howard Hoagland Carmichael – famed as “Hoagy.” Composer, lyricist, pianist, singer, host of radio musical-variety programs, television and movie actor, Carmichael was remembered warmly through his songs at this year’s opening program of 92nd Street Y’s Jazz in July. Marking Bill Charlap’s tenth anniversary as the series’ musical director (following its founder and artistic director, Dick Hyman), the evening was non-stop music, presented warmly by a star ensemble of musicians.
Their credits first: Bill Charlap on piano and vocals; Ted Rosenthal on piano as well (including on two bright two-piano sessions with Charlap), Harry Allen on tenor sax, Jon-Erik Kellso (trumpet), James Chirillo (guitar), Todd Coleman (bass), and Dennis Mackrel (drums). Starring on vocals: Sandy Stewart.
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The evening’s songs—many co-written with such lyricists as Mitchell Parish, Johnny Mercer and Frank Loesser—followed each other smoothly, and included “Two Sleepy People,” “Heart and Soul,” “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening,” “Georgia on My MInd,” “Small Fry,” “One Morning in May” and “Rockin’ Chair,” Sandy Stewart, in relaxed style and warm voice, was featured on “Ole Buttermilk Sky,” “Skylark,” “The Nearness of You” and Carmichael’s signature song (Parish’s lyrics), “Stardust.” The full cast united on a smooth windup, “Lazy River.
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The series continues through July with programs featuring a tribute to Sarah Vaughan, a program of piano jazz (with Charlap and Hyman), songs made popular by Fred Astaire. Commented Ted Rosenthal, in the evening’s program notes: “With style, elegance, romanticism, energy and fire …
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Bill Charlap brings an encyclopedic knowledge of the entire history of jazz. And Bill doesn’t just know: he plays it!
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