This timely program is based on the dialogues between Joel Zelnik and Bill Evans, a 7 time Grammy Award Winner, at the “Village Gate” in NYC, during the mid-1960’s. Joel had the great fortune of playing at the Top of the Gate in NYC alternating sets with Evans. Highlighted is the collaboration of Bill Evans & Tony Bennett during 1975 and ‘77, yielding some of the best recordings in the history of jazz. Vocalist Tony Corrao reprises these great songs.
Joel also served as a Councilman in Closter, NJ and as the Library Liaison, helped to include a concert/meeting room during the library renovation. He was a member of the Closter Historic Preservation Commission, established the Closter Hall of Fame, which is on permanent display at the Closter Public Library, and includes Bill Evans, who was a resident during the mid 1970’s.
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