Product Info
Other than four piano solos from April 4, 1962, this set was pianist Bill Evans' first recordings after a hiatus caused by bassist Scott LaFaro's tragic death in a car accident. The first of two meetings on record in a duo format with guitarist Jim Hall, the collaborations are often exquisite. Both Evans and Hall had introspective and harmonically advanced styles along with roots in hard-swinging bebop. There is more variety than expected on the fine set with some cookers, ballads, waltzes, and even some hints at classical music. Recommended. [Some reissues include four bonus tracks, including two alternate takes and previously unheard versions of "Stairway to the Stars" and "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You."
Tracklist
A1 My Funny Valentine
A2 I Hear A Rhapsody
A3 Dream Gypsy
A4 Stairway To The Stars
B1 Romain
B2 Skating In Central Park
B3 Darn That Dream
B4 I'm Getting Sentimental Over You