Burt Bacharach: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach was an American composer, songwriter, pianist, and producer whose catalog shaped the sound of mainstream pop while drawing on jazz craft. Working closely with lyricist Hal David, he built songs around unexpected harmonic turns, shifting meters, and tight orchestral colors. He often took the role of arranger and conductor, steering recordings from the keyboard as much as from the podium. At New York City’s The Bitter End, “Love Burt: The Songs of Burt Bacharach” revisits this writing with an emphasis on structure and nuance over spectacle.