Bill Evans - Piano Player (Import) (CD)

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. For Piano Player, producer Orrin Keepnews discovered and released 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

General

Label:	Sony Music Distribution (Germany)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1998
Performers:	Bill Evans
Dimensions:	125 x 142 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:
Categories:	Music > Jazz Music > South Africa > Jazz
LSN:	XCD-8V9-WSE-2
Barcode:	5099706536123

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Disk 1

1	All About Rosie (3rd Section)
2	My Funny Valentine
3	Vierd Blues
4	Besame Mucho
5	Morning Glory
6	Django
7	Walz For Debby
8	T.T.T. (Twelve Tone Tune)
9	Comrade Conrad
10	Gone With The Wind
11	Fun Ride

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