Homecoming

by Bill Evans

Overview

A previously unreleased concert recording by the legendary Bill Evans would be great news anyway, but this one is particularly special because it documents a 1979 performance at Southeastern Louisiana University, Evans' alma mater and a place for which he had especially warm feelings. Accompanied by the young bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe La Barbera, Evans plays a generous set of familiar tunes, including such standbys as "Re: Person I Knew," "Turn Out the Stars," and "I Loves You, Porgy." The album's last track is a six-minute interview conducted by Rod Starns. Although the sound quality is iffy -- the stereo balance is tilted markedly to the listener's left and the drums are poorly miked -- the program is excellent and Evans is playing near peak form. Johnson's playing betrays a strong Scott LaFaro influence, especially on his two duets with Evans and on the trio's shimmering performance of "Someday My Prince Will Come." This disc is a valuable historical document, but it's also a genuine pleasure to listen to. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	06/01/1999
Label:	Milestone
UPC:	0025218929127
Rank:	242529

Tracks

1. Re: Person I Knew
2. Midnight Mood
3. Laurie
4. Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)
5. Turn Out the Stars
6. Very Early
7. But Beautiful
8. I Loves You, Porgy
9. Up with the Lark
10. Minha (All Mine)
11. I Do It for Your Love
12. Someday My Prince Will Come
13. Interview with Bill Evans by Rod Starns

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bill Evans   Primary Artist
Marc Johnson   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Larry Morey   Composer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Paul Simon   Composer
Francis Hime   Composer
Frank Churchill   Composer
Ben Raleigh   Composer
Joe Zawinul   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Composer
DuBose Heyward   Composer
James Van Heusen   Composer
Bill Evans   Composer
Leo Robin   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Michael Altman   Composer