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Bill Evans
His Last Concert in Germany
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Letter to Evan
2. Yet Ne'er Broken
3. Laurie
4. Bill's Hit Tune
5. Knit for Mary F.
6. Days of Wine and Roses - Bill Evans, Mancini, Henry
7. Your Story
8. But Beautiful - Bill Evans, Burke, Johnny [Lyri
9. If You Could See Me Now - Bill Evans, Dameron, Tadd
10. Waltz for Debby

CD Details

All Artists: Bill Evans
Title: His Last Concert in Germany
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Records Vertriebsges.mbH/West Wind
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 5/22/2007
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Cool Jazz, Modern Postbebop, Bebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 614511739825

Synopsis

Product Description

The recordings of this CD are notably in two respects: First it's the very last concert of Bill Evans in Europe, nearly his last concert in his life anyway (there's only one more recording from Los Angeles). Secondly you will find some of his rare compositions that you can't find on any other CD. Songs like ""Your Story"", ""Knit For Mary F."" or ""Tiffany"" are masterful! In his short life, Bill Evans was a prolific and profoundly creative artist and a genuinely compassionate and gentle man, often in the face of his recurring health problems and his restless nature. His rich legacy remains undiminished, and his compositions have enjoyed rediscovery by jazz players and even some classical musicians. Even twenty-five years after his passing, Bill Evans' music continues to influence musicians and composers everywhere and all those who have been deeply touched by his expressive genius and sensitive, lyrical artistry.

CD Reviews

Essential Jazz/Bill Evans Album

Peter Sklaroff | 07/16/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I found this album used, and purchased it to gain some exposure to Evans' work. I must say that this is some of the most sensitive, lyrical, and thoughtful piano playing that I have ever heard. I can listen to this album over and over again, each time gleaning new insights into Evans' mastery of touch and harmony. I could not reccomend this album more."

Evans at his very best...

Peter Sklaroff | Leeds, UK | 05/10/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Something musically very significant happened to Bill Evans in the period before he tragically passed away in 1980....his playing moved to another level entirely...and as if to emphasise this, his performance on this recording is simply wonderful....jazz piano really doesn't get any better than this recording.

You can talk as much as you want about all the amazing piano players that have dominated jazz since Bill Evans departed this planet, but I have to say that there really isn't anyone else that I have heard that can capture the true essence of jazz in the way he could. It swings, it's emotional, it's entirely individual, it's without comparison.

You know that you are simply listening to real genius...and this album amply demonstrates that we should avidly cherish musicians like this..as they really are few and far between.

In a world which celebrates mediocrity as worthy of praise...enjoy a real and true master of his art.

A genuine jazz legend...doing what he loved most.

Magnificent."