Jazz / Modal Music; Cool
Recorded: Jun 10, 1957-May 17, 1971, New York, New York, USA
Although this 1998 CD may at first glance seem to be a reissue, all but three of the 11 selections had never been released before. The highly influential pianist Bill Evans is heard in five different settings. An unissued (and slightly earlier rendition) of the third section of George Russell's "All About Rosie" (a showcase for Evans with Russell's 14-piece orchestra) starts off the release. Next are the three previously issued but somewhat obscure numbers: a live rendition of "My Funny Valentine" with Miles Davis in 1958 (played by just a quartet) and two songs from a 1962 set headed by vibraphonist Dave Pike. Producer Orrin Keepnews discovered and released here six long-lost selections from 1970, duets by Evans (who also plays a little bit of electric piano) and bassist Eddie Gomez that are strong enough to make one wonder why the projects was originally abandoned. Wrapping up the intriguing set is a trio number (with Evans, Gomez and drummer Marty Morell) that is an alternate take left over from The Bill Evans Album. The pianist's fans will definitely want this consistently enjoyable CD.
---Scott Yanow, allmusic
Includes liner notes by Eddie Gomez and Orrin Keepnews.
Bill Evans - piano
Miles Davis - trumpet
Dave Pike - vibraphone
Eddie Gomez - bass
Paul Chambers - bass
Herbie Lewis - bass
Jimmy Cobb - drums
Walter Perkins - drums
Marty Morell - drums
The George Russell Orchestra
George Russell - arranger, conductor
John LaPorta - alto saxophone
Hal McKusick - tenor saxophone
Art Farmer - trumpet
Louis Mucci - trumpet
Jimmy Knepper - trombone
Jim Buffington - French horn
Robert Di Domenica - flute
Manuel Zegler - bassoon
Margaret Rose - harp
Teddy Charles - vibraphone
Barry Galbraith - guitar
Joe Benjamin - bass
Teddy Summer - drums |
