This compilation showcases Bill Evans in a variety of settings, including a 1957 session with the George Russell Orchestra and a live recording of the pianist accompanying Miles Davis on "My Funny Valentine." Not surprisingly, both performances display the young Evans as a consummate sideman. While this collection has two forgettable tracks from a session with vibraphonist Dave Pike, it is redeemed by the previously unreleased selections featuring Evans with his long-time bassist, Eddie Gomez. These six duets were recorded in 1970 and show the duo in fine form and total musical empathy. The disc closes with a moving performance by The Bill Evans Trio with Gomez and drummer Marty Morell. This disc can serve as a fine introduction to this vastly influential pianist. --Mitch Myers
Piano Player,Bill Evans,Sony,Ballads,Cool,Jazz,Jazz Music,Modal Music,Pop,Post-Bop
Jazz Music:
- Range of Motion
- Reflect
- Ride To This
- Romance with The Unseen
- Roumanis' Jazz Rhapsody
- Sal Salvador Quintet & Quartet
- Scenes from a Voyage to Arcturus
- Showman Composer & Clarinetist
- Stick Figures
- Story of Jazz [Import]
Jazz Music
Telstar! Instrumental Diamonds '58-'77 [Import]
Elias: Songs to Poems by Irina Ratushinskaya / Laments
Central Energy: Public Domain Vs Warp Bros [Import]
Caught Up [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]