Husband-and-wife duo to play jazz piano in Edmonds

Published 12:01 am Friday, October 28, 2011

Individually, jazz pianists Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes are well-known musicians.

Separately, Charlap and Rosnes have toured and recorded with jazz greats including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson and

James Moody.

Rosnes arranged the tunes for the critically acclaimed Blue Note 7, a band in which Charlap performed. The group celebrated the jazz label’s 70th anniversary.

Rosnes also is a jazz legend in Canada, where she’s from. She’s the host of “Jazz Profiles,” a radio program heard throughout Canada.

Together, Charlap and Rosnes, a husband-and-wife duo, are touring to support their recently released debut recording, “Double Portrait.” The album has captured the attention of critics.

Become a fan yourself at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds.

Tickets are $30 to $35, $15 for youth, at www.ec4arts.org or by calling 425-275-9595.

Herald staff