CD review: New York Trio – Bill Charlap, Jay Leonhart, Bill Stewart – Wall Art – 2023: Video, CD cover

The New York Trio, consisting of pianist Bill Charlap, bassist Jay Leonhart, and drummer Bill Stewart, have put together a spectacular jazz lineup for this Wall Art 2023.

Also known as the New York Jazz Trio, the group is known for recording classic standards in a straightforward, post-bop style. Together, they are a successful force, having marked their spot in East Coast jazz scene.

But separately, they have also each reached their individual levels of success. In his career, pianist Bill Charlap has played alongside jazz icons Tony Bennett, Benny Carter, and Gerry Mulligan, and has recorded a handful of well-received albums as a bandleader.

Jay Leonhart, a bassist for the Trio, has also dabbled in vocals and songwriting and has performed with Marian McPartland, Louie Bellson, Lee Konitz, and many others.

And drummer Bill Stewart has rubbed musical elbows on stage with jazz guitarist John Scofield, sax player Maceo Parker and R&B legend James Brown.

01. New York Trio; Café titi – Wall Art
02. New York Trio; Cocoa Stick – Serene Jazz Night
03. New York Trio – First Street
04. New York Trio; Coffee Machine – Subway
05. New York Trio – Colorful
06. New York Trio – Lower East
07. New York Trio – Puzzles
08. New York Trio – Restoration
09. New York Trio; Cate Takahashi – Yellow Cab
10. New York Trio – Panorama
11. New York Trio – Canvas
12. New York Trio – High Rise
13. New York Trio – Rich Splatters
14. New York Trio – Bypass
15. New York Trio – Night Graphitti
16. New York Trio – Makeover

Bill Charlap – piano
Jay Leonhart – bass
Bill Stewart – drums