Bill Evans
Perhaps the most well-known jazz piano-vocal duo recordings were made in 1975 by Bill Evans and Tony Bennett. For me, these performances are sui generis — a high-water mark of the form.
Happily, these clean, bright Craft reissues make some invaluable music glisten.
As usual, Elemental’s pressings are pristine and the packaging is artful and informative, with new photos.
Two highly recommended sets available on vinyl in limited editions on Record Store Day, November 24. CD issues will follow shortly afterward.
Percussionist Tryshawn Sorey has released a trio disc of standards that may very well be on my 2022 Best of the Year list and a pair of “new” releases featuring the legendary pianist Bill Evans.
Two previously unreleased archival recordings take us on trips into the past well worth taking.
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