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Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap on the magic of playing with Tony Bennett

By Doug Doyle,

Published April 16, 2024 at 9:58 AM EDT

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On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with award-winning pianist Bill Charlap about his magical collaborations with the legendary singer Tony Bennett.

When Jazz At Lincoln Center holds its annual Gala April 17, it will celebrating the late Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap, who accompanied Tony on some of his last and best recording. Charlap is the recipient of this year's Award for Artistic Excellence.

Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap's new album, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, is out now. — Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap's new album, *The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern*, is out now.

You can hear Brian Delp's entire interview with Bill Charlap here.

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Doug Doyle

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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Brian Delp

Brian Delp has been a member of WBGO’s on-air team for more than two decades, most-recently as the long-time host of Jazz After Hours. He has emceed at nearly every major jazz venue in the New York City area and hosted a portion of New York City’s City Parks Foundation’s Charlie Parker Jazz Festival over several summers.

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