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Bill Murray Goes Classical? Hey, Why Not?

The beloved actor and comedian will debut a new show with cellist Jan Vogler where he sings Gershwin and recites Whitman. There's a little Schubert and Bach on the side.

What will Bill Murray do next?

The beloved actor's curiosity seems boundless. It should be no surprise, then, to learn that his new project finds him paired with a classical cellist.

Jan Vogler and Murray met a few years back on an overseas flight,, their new show which makes its U.S. debut at on July 20, and will be released as an album in August. The performance features Murray singing a little Gershwin and reciting a little Whitman. Vogler, along with violinist and pianist , provide a soundtrack of , and .

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