Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap
Fri, Sep 22 at 8 pm
Royce Hall at UCLA
When the extraordinary, multifaceted jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and masterful jazz pianist Bill Charlap come together on stage, expect the inimitable musical chemistry borne of opposites attracting.
Presented by CAP UCLA, join the musical conversation this Friday, September 22, 2023, at 8 pm at Royce Hall as the two jazz titans deliver virtuosic interpretations of Ellington, Porter, Sondheim, Legrand, Simon and others across the musical spectrum, ranging from intimate ballads to soulful grooves.
Acclaimed for his interpretations of the American popular songbook as well as his vast stylistic range, Charlap delivers the effortless underpinnings to Bridgewater’s exuberant passion and fearless exploration. Renowned singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, one of our best jazz vocalists, can scat like a muted trumpet with an improv flair to rival Ella. A brilliant combination of power, elegance, old soul, young attitude, humor and humility, you can sense that Bridgewater has a spiritual connection to the music. Together they craft daring, spontaneous, performances of captivating musical storytelling.
Come early for a set by jazz ensemble Ursa Major on the Royce Hall Terrace at 7 pm.
