The Secret Sessions
Bill Evans
Bill Evans forever changed the way that chords are voiced on the piano, and his frequently telepathic interplay with his sidemen in his trios remains a very influential force long after his 1980 death. Evans recorded frequently during his career, with many classic albums cut for Riverside and Fantasy (all of which have been made available on CD); but none of the music on this remarkable eight-CD set has been released before. Recorded in secret by a devoted fan (Mike Harris) at the Village Vanguard and now put out in this magnificent box with the approval of the Evans estate, these 104 performances feature Bill Evans at his very best, sounding both relaxed and explorative while playing before attentive audiences. With Eddie Gomez or Teddy Kotick on bass and such drummers as Arnie Wise, Joe Hunt, Philly Joe Jones, Jack DeJohnette, John Dentz, Marty Morell, and Eliot Zigmund, Evans is heard on 26 occasions during the 1966-75 period, mixing together fresh versions of familiar songs with some selections that he performed much less often. The recording quality is quite good and the playing is consistently inspired and full of subtle surprises.
Produced by ORRIN KEEPNEWS
TRACKLISTING
DISC ONE
- 1. Very Early
- 2. 'Round Midnight
- 3. One For Helen
- 4. Blue In Green
- 5. Turn Out The Stars
- 6. Waltz For Debby
- 7. Time Remembered
- 8. Autumn Leaves
- 9. I Should Care
- 10. Elsa
- 11. Who Can I Turn To (when Nobody
- 12. My Foolish Heart
- 13. Medley: In Your Own Sweet Way / Five
DISC TWO
- 1. Gloria's Step
- 2. Nardis
- 3. Someday My Prince Will Come
- 4. Who Can I Turn To (when Nobody
- 5. Come Rain Or Come Shine
- 6. If You Could See Me Now
- 7. Spring Is Here
- 8. Re: Person I Knew
- 9. A Sleepin' Bee
- 10. Emily
- 11. Alfie
- 12. Walkin' Up
- 13. You're Gonna Hear From Me
- 14. Some Other Time
DISC THREE
- 1. I'll Remember April
- 2. Alice In Wonderland
- 3. I Love You
- 4. Very Early
- 5. Time Remembered
- 6. 'Round Midnight
- 7. Stella By Starlight
- 8. Turn Out The Stars
- 9. My Man's Gone Now
- 10. In A Sentimental Mood
- 11. When I Fall In Love
- 12. Nardis
DISC FOUR
- 1. Come Rain Or Come Shine
- 2. Gloria's Step
- 3. 'Round Midnight
- 4. Blue In Green
- 5. Waltz For Debby
- 6. Detour Ahead
- 7. On Green Dolphin Street
- 8. My Foolish Heart
- 9. If You Could See Me Now
- 10. Elsa
- 11. How Deep Is The Ocean
- 12. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- 13. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
- 14. I Should Care
DISC FIVE
- 1. Star Eyes
- 2. Peri's Scope
- 3. Haunted Heart
- 4. Airegin
- 5. Little Lulu
- 6. Five
- 7. Turn Out The Stars (instrumental)
- 8. Nardis
- 9. California Here I Come
- 10. Very Early
- 11. Easy Living
- 12. Wonder Why
- 13. Time Remembered
- 14. You And The Night And The Music
DISC SIX
- 1. Beautiful Love
- 2. Waltz For Debby
- 3. I Fall In Love Too Easily
- 4. My Man's Gone Now
- 5. Who Can I Turn To (when Nobody
- 6. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- 7. Emily
- 8. Everything I Love
- 9. Someday My Prince Will Come
- 10. The Shadow Of Your Smile
- 11. A Sleepin' Bee
- 12. Blue In Green
- 13. For Heaven's Sake
- 14. Love Is Here To Stay
DISC SEVEN
- 1. In A Sentimental Mood
- 2. How My Heart Sings
- 3. On Green Dolphin Street
- 4. My Foolish Heart
- 5. Stella By Starlight
- 6. Midnight Mood
- 7. What Are You Doing The Rest Of ...
- 8. I Should Care
- 9. Autumn Leaves
- 10. Re: Person I Knew
- 11. Alfie
- 12. Very Early
DISC EIGHT
- 1. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- 2. Mornin' Glory
- 3. Yesterday I Heard The Rain
- 4. Emily
- 5. Time Remembered
- 6. Who Can I Turn To (when Nobody
- 7. Dolphin Dance
- 8. Sugar Plum
- 9. Turn Out The Stars
- 10. Quiet Now
- 11. Waltz For Debby
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