Robin
Well-known member
Artist: Bill Evans Trio
Title: Everybody Digs Bill Evans (Original Recording Remastered)
Year of Release: 1997
Record Label: JVC / XRCD
Genre: Jazz
The cover of this superlative jazz CD, says it all, let me take the time to quote them… “I sure learned a lot from Bill Evens. He plays the piano the way it should be played.” – Miles Davis. “Bill Evans is one of the most refreshing pianists I have heard in years.” –George Shearing. “I think Bill Evans is one of the finest.” –Ahmod Jamal. “Bill Evans has rare original and taste and the even rarer ability to make his conception of a number seem the definitive way to play it.” –Julian “Cannonball” Adderley.
The Bill Evans Trio recorded this masterpiece, in December 1958. The other talented members of the ‘Trio’ are, Sam Jones on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums. This recording was one of, Bill Evans first times, as leader. Just prior to the release of this recording, Bill Evans had been playing in various jazz bands, learning and developing his style. Most notably with, "The Miles Davis Sextet", in the company of follow jazz greats, John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley.
My favorites on this CD are, the three piano solo’s by Bill Evans, himself: “Lucky to Be Me”, “Epilogue”, and my absolute best tune on this CD, “Peace Piece”. The beautiful melody of, “Peace Piece”, is just so profoundly remarkable, amazing and inspired. As an aside: “Peace Piece” was used in the romantic comedy film, “Corina Corina”, starting, Whoopi Goldberg. All I can say, is that after a long day, at work I love to sit back and listen to “Everybody Digs Bill Evans”, and I always feel so much more relaxed. It always makes me feel better...
Cheers
-Robin
Title: Everybody Digs Bill Evans (Original Recording Remastered)
Year of Release: 1997
Record Label: JVC / XRCD
Genre: Jazz
The cover of this superlative jazz CD, says it all, let me take the time to quote them… “I sure learned a lot from Bill Evens. He plays the piano the way it should be played.” – Miles Davis. “Bill Evans is one of the most refreshing pianists I have heard in years.” –George Shearing. “I think Bill Evans is one of the finest.” –Ahmod Jamal. “Bill Evans has rare original and taste and the even rarer ability to make his conception of a number seem the definitive way to play it.” –Julian “Cannonball” Adderley.
The Bill Evans Trio recorded this masterpiece, in December 1958. The other talented members of the ‘Trio’ are, Sam Jones on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums. This recording was one of, Bill Evans first times, as leader. Just prior to the release of this recording, Bill Evans had been playing in various jazz bands, learning and developing his style. Most notably with, "The Miles Davis Sextet", in the company of follow jazz greats, John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley.
My favorites on this CD are, the three piano solo’s by Bill Evans, himself: “Lucky to Be Me”, “Epilogue”, and my absolute best tune on this CD, “Peace Piece”. The beautiful melody of, “Peace Piece”, is just so profoundly remarkable, amazing and inspired. As an aside: “Peace Piece” was used in the romantic comedy film, “Corina Corina”, starting, Whoopi Goldberg. All I can say, is that after a long day, at work I love to sit back and listen to “Everybody Digs Bill Evans”, and I always feel so much more relaxed. It always makes me feel better...
Cheers
-Robin