Charl Du Plessis - Gershwin Songbook (2015)

The Charl du Plessis Trio is one of the most versatile and respected crossover ensembles in South Africa. The diverse style of music this trio performs ranges from Baroque, Latin, Swing, Classical to Funk and sets them apart from other instrumental groups. The trio consists of Steinway Artist Charl du Plessis (piano), Werner Spies (bass) and Hugo Radyn (drums). Charl du Plessis is a Steinway Artist and one of the most respected pianists in South Africa performing across various styles and diciplines and as soloist with some of the country’s leading syphony orchestras. Werner Spies is a multi-talented bass player and teacher. Hugo Radyn is a free-lance jazz drummer and teacher high in demand for his specialised musicianship and quality of playing. In July 2013 the Charl du Plessis trio recorded their fourth album LIVE IN SWITZERLAND in Ernen, Switzerland. The Trio just released their fourth disc featuring the vocal talents of Musanete entitled Gershwin Songbook.

Tracklist:

01. I Got Rhythm (3:09)
02. Someone To Watch Over Me (4:43)
03. Fascinating Rhythm (3:30)
04. Lets Call The Whole Thing Off (2:00)
05. I Loves You Porgy (5:33)
06. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' (3:00)
07. Our Love Is Here To Stay (3:58)
08. The Man I Love (3:26)
09. S' Wonderful (3:43)
10. Embraceable You (4:00)
11. Rhapsody In Blue Pt. 1 (9:29)
12. Rhapsody In Blue Pt. 2 (2:53)
13. Rhapsody In Blue Pt. 3 (2:58)
14. Summertime (5:02)