Bill Evans The Unknown Sessions (180 Gram Japanese Vinyl Pressing Rip 24/bit/96kHz)

With the passage of time, Bill Evans has become an entire school unto himself for pianists and a singular mood unto himself for listeners. There is no more influential jazz-oriented pianist – only McCoy Tyner exerts nearly as much pull among younger players and journeymen – and Evans has left his mark on such noted players as Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Brad Mehldau. Borrowing heavily from the impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, Evans brought a new, introverted, relaxed, lyrical, European classical sensibility into jazz – and that seems to have attracted a lot of young conservatory-trained pianists who follow his chord voicings to the letter in clubs and on stages everywhere. Indeed, classical pianists like Jean-Yves Thibaudet have recorded note-for-note transcriptions of Evans' performances, bringing out the direct lineage with classical composers. In interviews, Evans often stressed that pianists should thoroughly learn technique and harmony so that they can put their inspiration to maximum use. Since he already had those tools in hand, he worked very hard on his touch, getting the special, refined tone that he wanted out of a piano. He also tried to democratize the role of the bassist and drummer in his succession of piano trios, encouraging greater contrapuntal interplay. These mellow sessions are rare glimpses into an ensemble that accompanies Evans, featuring Bill Evans, Zoot Sims, Jim Hall, Ron Carter and Philly Joe Jones.


Info:
Recorded in NYC, August 21 & 22, 1962
JVC Japan LP VIJ-4026, 1983

Personnel:
Bill Evans
Zoot Sims
Jim Hall
Ron Carter
Philly Joe Jones

Tracks:
Side 1:
1. Loose Bloose
2. Loose Bloose [Alternate Take]
3. Time Remembered
Side 2:
4. Funkallero
5. My Bells
6. There Came You
7. Fudgesickle Built for Four
8. Fun Ride

Technical Info:
VPI Scoutmaster Signature Plus turntable
Ortofon 2M Black cartridge
Pro-Ject Tubebox preamp
Blue Jean Cable inerconnects
E-MU 0202 USB soundcard
no click repair needed