Lori Carsillo: “blossom Meets Bill” - Two Shows 5 & 7 at Keys Jazz Bistro

“Blossom Meets Bill” is a celebration of two great jazz artists and an exploration of the special connection between the piano and the voice.

Vocalist/Pianist Blossom Dearie (1924 – 2009) was considered to be a “musician’s musician” and her girlish, airy voice was as distinctive as her intimate playing style. She often accompanied herself on piano and embodied a symbiosis between singer and piano.

Legendary pianist Bill Evans (1929 – 1980), with his unique approach to harmony and innovative chord voicings, credited Blossom Dearie as one of his major influences. During his tragically short career, Evans played with Miles Davis and other jazz giants, but his rare collaborations with vocalists – most notably Tony Bennett – created some of the most beautiful piano/vocal duets recorded....

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“Blossom Meets Bill” is a celebration of two great jazz artists and an exploration of the special connection between the piano and the voice.

Vocalist/Pianist Blossom Dearie (1924 – 2009) was considered to be a “musician’s musician” and her girlish, airy voice was as distinctive as her intimate playing style. She often accompanied herself on piano and embodied a symbiosis between singer and piano.

Legendary pianist Bill Evans (1929 – 1980), with his unique approach to harmony and innovative chord voicings, credited Blossom Dearie as one of his major influences. During his tragically short career, Evans played with Miles Davis and other jazz giants, but his rare collaborations with vocalists – most notably Tony Bennett – created some of the most beautiful piano/vocal duets recorded.

Join vocalist Lori Carsillo, along with renowned Bay Area pianist Ben Stolorow, bassist Eric Markowitz, and multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson V on drums, as they present an evening of music that evokes the spirit of Blossom & Bill and warms the heart and stirs the soul.

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