July 20 & 21: Jazz in July

Jane Monheit

Guys & Dolls Play the Greater Loesser
Guys and Dolls, “On a Slow Boat to China,” “Inchworm” — songwriter Frank Loesser was one of the geniuses of musical theater and popular song. And his music has inspired decades of jazz artistry. Hear his hits interpreted by an all-star lineup, including husband-and-wife piano duo Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes and, making her Jazz in July debut, acclaimed vocalist Jane Monheit. With top-notch rhythm and horns, these guys and dolls will have you falling “Heart and Soul” for the magic of Loesser.

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cole Porter: Easy to Love
“You’re the Top,” “Night and Day,” “All Through the Night”: Cole Porter — sophisticated, witty, passionate — was one of the most important and unique songwriters of America’s golden age.

And Cécile McLorin Salvant possesses one of today’s most stunningly beautiful voices. Put the two together and you have a night no jazz lover can afford to miss. The dynamic trio of pianist Bill Charlap, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington, plus the lyrical, swinging tenor saxophone of Harry Allen, round out a “swellegant” evening dedicated to the one and only Cole.