Bill Evans – The Paris Concert Edition 1 (2LP, 45 tours)
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Bill Evans, piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Bill Evans]
Marc Johnson, bass
Joe LaBarbera, drums
Written by Michel Legrand (B1) [click here to see more vinyl by Michel Legrand]
Written by Paul Simon (A1), Denny Zeitlin (A2), Lorenz Hart (B2), Richard Rodgers (B2), George Gershwin (C1), Ira Gershwin (C1), DuBose Heyward (C1), Jerome Kern (C2), Leo Robin (C2), Ruy Guerra (D1), Francis Hime (D1), Haven Gillespie (D2), Wayne King (D2), Egbert Van Alstyne (D2), Victor Young (D2)
2 LP, standard sleeve
Photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Leon Terjanian
Limited numbered edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 45 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Live (Radio Concert)
Record Press : RTI
Label : ORG
Original Label : Elektra
Recorded by Radio France at l'Espace Cardin in Paris, France on November 26, 1979.
Radio Concert produced by Yves Abiteboul
Engineered by Frank Laico, Stew Romaine
Mastered by Bernie Grundman
Produced by Helen Keane
Originally released in 1983
Reissued in 2014
Tracks:
Side A:
- I Do It For Your Love
- Quiet Now
Side B:
- Noelle's Theme
- My Romance
Side C:
- I Loves You Porgy
- Up With the Lark
Side D:
- All Mine (Minha)
- Beautiful Love
- Excerpts of a Conversation Between Bill and Harry Evans
Awards:
TAS Super LP List! Special Merit: Informal
Reviews:
"While a great deal of attention rightly gets paid to Bill Evans' legendary Village Vanguard recordings early in his career, this superb set recorded in Paris, France shortly before his passing is equally worthy both musically and sonically... Evans' playing here is more fiery and percussive than on the early Riverside recordings, particularly the Village Vanguard sessions, where his introspective, low key approach continues to inspire listeners and musicians alike. Yet the Evans "essence" remains intact, making this concert as vital and essential as any he'd recorded in his career." - Michael Fremer, Analog Planet, Music 10/11, Sound 10/11
“The two LP editions recorded at this Paris concert were the last examples of Bill Evans' playing to be released at the time. With bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe La Barbera, Evans had one of the strongest trios of his career, as can be heard on such pieces as Edition One's "My Romance," "I Loves You, Porgy," and "Beautiful Love." The close communication between the players is reminiscent of Evans' 1961 unit with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.75 / 5 ; Michael Fremer: Music 10 / 11, Sound 10 / 11