Bill Charlap Trio with Jon Faddis

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The Library’s Salute to Billy Strayhorn celebrated the music and legacy of an original American voice, presenting two remarkable concerts, a lecture by the composer’s biographer David Hajdu, a symposium and screenings of two landmark movies with scores representing his work in the realm of film. Our minifestival included a unique offering curated from the riches of the Billy Strayhorn Collection: nearly 8,000 documents, including manuscripts, sketches, photos and papers. Expert Strayhorn scholars examined the composer’s career, from his earliest years in Pittsburgh through his 28-year collaboration with Duke Ellington. Bill Charlap and his Trio appeared with a terrific partner for a charming, focused encounter with Strayhorn’s unforgettable songs – and some scintillating piano solos. Trumpeter Jon Faddis is an artist known for “…making the practically impossible seem effortless” (Time Out New York). It’s a sizzling collaboration, one appropriate to honor what jazz scholar Larry Appelbaum called “the creative work of a musical architect of the highest order…one who added greatly to the brilliance and beauty of 20th-century music.” Presented through the generous support of the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family. Part of “Salute to Strayhorn,” this video includes excerpts from the full program. Program: [0:04] Introduction; [11:20] Recitation of lyrics to “Lush Life”; [15:02] Billy Strayhorn: “Lush Life”; [21:33] Billy Strayhorn: “Rain Check”; [35:09] Billy Strayhorn:…

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English

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