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by Bill Evans

Overview

This LP has the debut of drummer Marty Morell with Bill Evans and bassist Eddie Gomez, and this particular trio would retain the same personnel for six productive years. Actually, this is a quartet set with guest flutist Jeremy Steig, whose playing recalls Herbie Mann's recording (Nirvana) with Evans back in the early '60s. Both flutists were always open to the influences of pop and rock, although in both of their collaborations with Evans, the music is very much on the pianist's turf. With the exception of Evans' "Time Out for Chris" and the "Spartacus Love Theme," the songs performed on this date would fit securely in the Miles Davis repertoire of the late '50s. Steig is in particularly fine form on the program which includes tunes such as "Straight No Chaser," "Autumn Leaves," and "So What." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/06/2025
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031756614

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bill Evans   Primary Artist,Primary Artist,Piano
Jeremy Steig   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Flute
Edie Gomez   Guest Artist
Marty Morell   Guest Artist,Drums
Chuck Israels   Bass
Eddie Gomez   Bass
Paul Motian   Drums
Herbie Mann   Flute

Technical Credits

Bill Evans   Composer
Roger "Ram" Ramirez   Composer
James Sherman   Composer
Ann Ronell   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Robert Haggart   Composer
James Davis   Composer
Christpher Hall   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Jimmy Sherman   Composer
Bob Haggart   Composer
Joseph Kosma   Composer
Herbie Mann   Composer
Jimmy Davis   Composer
Miles Davis   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Alex North   Composer
Erik Satie   Composer