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 01. "I Love You" 02. "Five" 03. "Conception" 04. "Easy Living" 05. "Displacement" 06. "Speak Low" 07. "Our Delight" 08. "No Cover, No Minimum" 09. "I Got It Bad And That Ain`t Good" 10. "Waltz For Debby" 11. "My Romance" 12. "No Cover, No Minimum [Alternate Version]" 13. "Kimona My House" 14. "Like Someone In Love" 15. "Ev`ry Night About This Time" 16. "I Got It Bad And That Ain`t Good" 17. "Mother Of Earl" 18. "Indian Summer"
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| | Description: | 1956 Album 24-bit digitally remastered including songs such as 'I Love You', 'Easy Living', 'Speak Low' + 6 bonus tracks 'Kimona My House', 'Like Someone In Love', 'Ev'ry Night About This Time', 'I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good', 'Mother Of Earl' and 'Indian Summer'. - .. CONCEPTIONSIncludes 12-page booklet with rare photos, memorabilia & updates. *(*)Downbeat*(*)All Music. This release contains Bill Evans' debut album as a leader, New Jazz Conceptions (Riverside RLP-12-223), in it's entirety, including an alternate version of "No Cover, No Minimum" that completes the session. The LP primarily showcases Evans in a trio format, but also contains three solo piano tracks, one of which is Evans' earliest recording ever of his legendary composition "Waltz for Debby". A couple of rare sessions from the same period, which feature Evans as a sideman on dates for guitarists Dick García and Joe Puma, have been added as a bonus.Tracks 1 to 11 comprise the original New Jazz Conceptions album. Tracks 1 to 8 and 12 are recorded with a trio, tracks 9 to 11 are unaccompanied solo piano.
1 to 12 Recorded New York, 18 & 27 September 1956
13 to 15 Recorded 1955 New York City (from Dick Garcia's "A Message From Garcia")
16 to 18 Recorded late summer 1957 (from Joe Puma's "Jazz")
Liner notes wrongly mention Eddie Costa on vibraphone on tracks 16 to 18This CD presents the timeless artistry of pianist Bill Evans, one of the most influential figures in modern jazz. Known for his lyrical touch, sophisticated harmonies and intimate trio interplay, Evans reshaped the sound of post-bop piano and inspired generations of musicians. The album gathers carefully selected recordings that highlight his singing melodic lines, subtle dynamic shading and the quietly intense swing that made his work so distinctive. Whether in introspective ballads or more rhythmically driven pieces, the music unfolds with elegance, emotional depth and an almost conversational dialogue between piano, bass and drums, offering a deeply immersive listening experience for both long-time jazz aficionados and newcomers.
The artist, Bill Evans, became a central architect of the modern jazz piano trio aesthetic. His groundbreaking work at the end of the 1950s and in the 1960s, including his celebrated collaborations with Miles Davis and his own trios, set new standards for harmonic richness and interactive ensemble playing. Evans's introspective style, poetic voicings and ability to reinvent standards have had a lasting impact on jazz and continue to be referenced by pianists worldwide.
The CD is released by Essential Jazz Classics, a label dedicated to preserving and presenting key recordings from the golden age of jazz in carefully prepared editions. Essential Jazz Classics is known for its focus on historically important sessions, attentive remastering and informative presentations that help listeners discover or rediscover milestone albums. With this release, the label underlines its commitment to high-quality reissues that respect the original recordings while making them accessible to today's audiences. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
01255780 |
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