Pianist Bill Charlap, artistic director for Jazz in July 2010, recently sat down with us to discuss his vision and history with this special series.
In the video above, hear him recall the first time he played in Jazz in July, what makes Jazz in July so special, and the influence Dick Hyman had over him and the festival. “I remember very fondly the first time that I played at Jazz in July, when Dick Hyman was artistic director,” Charlap told us. “I was 20 years old, it was 1987, and I was one of four pianists: Dick Hyman, Roger Kellaway, Marian McPartland and myself. Boy, I was terrified. I was in awe of these people, and I still am.”
And now, 23 years later, he is the artistic director.
For more information on the series and the individual concerts, or to purchase tickets, visit 92Y.org/Jazz online.
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