During The Jazz Cruise 2019, the pianist Bill Charlap performed multiple times with his longtime trio of Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. He also played a solo set. During week, he sat down with radio host and author Dick Golden and talked about his work with Tony Bennett as well as his deep appreciation for the Great American Songbook. This episode is sponsored by Birdland Jazz in New York City. The Jazz Cruise Conversations podcast is produced by Entertainment Cruise Productions, the worldwide leader in music-themed cruises.

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• Theme Music: Provided by Marcus Miller from his song "High Life" on his album Aphrodesia on Blue Note.