A magnificent treasure!
Hiram Gomez Pardo | Valencia, Venezuela | 01/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
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Bill Evans has been possibly, the most transcendental poet of the piano the jazz has ever had. His passionate conviction makes he simply becomes a vehicle between the score and us as listeners, he knows to build those invisible bridges of kaleidoscopic lyricism, loading the entire hall of captivating musicality.
So, if you additionally the presence of this invaluable cast of distinguished personalities, who worked out as admirable musical support, you will understand why every time you listen this extraordinary CD you will be engage more and more. If you listen "But beautiful", for instance with the piano working out as introductory device to listen Stan Getz, the magic will appear immediately.
If you really want to know about the egregious accompaniment, here you have: Bill at the piano, Jeremy Steig flute, Stan Getz, soprano sax, sam Brown guitar, Monty Budwig, Ron carter, Richard Davis, Eddie Gomez, Chuck Israles, Gary Peacock bass, Larry Bunker, Elvin Jones, Shelly Manne, Mary Morell, Paul Motian and Arnold Wise, drums.
My kind reader, the words by themselves are incapable to describe with entire accuracy the level of these peerless pieces.
Timeless musical treasures for you; no matter when or where you listen it.
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