With a telepathic on-stage rapport and playful exuberance, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Bill Charlap bring new life to American Songbook classics and jazz standards. Bridgewater’s bold, story-driven vocals dance around Charlap’s harmonically rich, deeply rooted piano, fusing spontaneous charm, warmth, and technical mastery. Touring behind their new duo album, Elemental, this is a musical alliance distilled to pure voice and piano as it strikes a balance between jazz intimacy and theatrical storytelling. The album, described by Paris Move as “a masterclass in minimalist grandeur,” includes tracks like “Mood Indigo,” “Here’s That Rainy Day,” and the lead single, “Honeysuckle Rose.”
About the Artist
The inspired pairing of these two Grammy-winning jazz masters is reflected in the title of their debut release as a duo. Elemental hints at the profound, virtually subatomic level on which these two brilliant artists connect. Bridgewater’s remarkable career includes three Grammys, a Tony Award for her role as Glinda in The Wiz, and NEA Jazz Master honors, among her myriad accolades. Charlap is also a Grammy winner who has recorded with such legends as Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, and Diana Krall.
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