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02-24-2009, 03:51 AM
Review by Scott Yanow
In need of money and wanting to quickly fulfill his contractual obligations to Riverside, Bill Evans recorded two albums worth of solos in one day. The emotional and rather stark music was not initially released until the late '80s although it is now available on a pair of CDs. Due to the lack of much mood or tempo variation, this particular set is recommended mostly for Evans completists and longtime fans. There are two medleys (the pianist was playing one tune after another and a few songs overlapped) and every number would be recorded by Evans (generally in trio formats) at other times. Interesting but not essential music.
Vol 1
Tracks
1 What Kind of Fool Am I? [Take 1] Bricusse, Newley 6:13
2 Medley: My Favorite Things/Easy to Love/Baubles, Bangles and Beads Borodin, Forrest ... 12:27 Composed by:Borodin, Forrest, Hammerstein, Porter, Rodgers, Wright
3 When I Fall in Love Heyman, Young 3:01
4 Medley: Spartacus Love Theme/Nardis North 8:37
5 Everything Happens to Me Adair, Dennis 5:41
6 April in Paris Duke, Harburg 5:51
Review by Scott Yanow
Apparently, pianist Bill Evans was in bad shape at the time of this recording, both due to his heroin addiction and his grief over the premature death of his bassist Scott LaFaro in 1961. Evans playing on Solo Sessions, Vol. 2 is a bit hesitant at times but the solo set (released for the first time in the late '80s) actually has its strong moments. Although his interpretations of standards are mostly somewhat somber, Evans sounds quite cheerful on "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and fairly inventive on thoughtful versions of such songs as "All the Things You Are," "What Kind of Fool Am I" and "Ornithology." Vol 2
Tracks
1 All the Things You Are Hammerstein, Kern 9:07
2 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Coots, Gillespie 4:29
3 I Loves You, Porgy Gershwin, Gershwin, Heyward 5:49
4 What Kind of Fool Am I? Bricusse, Newley 6:48
5 Love Is Here to Stay Gershwin, Gershwin 3:59
6 Ornithology Harris, Parker 5:30
7 Medley: Autumn in New York/How About You? Duke, Freed, Lane 6:20
LAME 3.93 mp3, vbr 192
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http://rapidshare.com/files/52596308/Bill_Evans_Solo_Sessions_Vol_1___2.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/52594007/Bill_Evans_Solo_Sessions_Vol_1___2.part2.rar
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/sirithanan/5a894c5d.png
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In need of money and wanting to quickly fulfill his contractual obligations to Riverside, Bill Evans recorded two albums worth of solos in one day. The emotional and rather stark music was not initially released until the late '80s although it is now available on a pair of CDs. Due to the lack of much mood or tempo variation, this particular set is recommended mostly for Evans completists and longtime fans. There are two medleys (the pianist was playing one tune after another and a few songs overlapped) and every number would be recorded by Evans (generally in trio formats) at other times. Interesting but not essential music.
Vol 1
Tracks
1 What Kind of Fool Am I? [Take 1] Bricusse, Newley 6:13
2 Medley: My Favorite Things/Easy to Love/Baubles, Bangles and Beads Borodin, Forrest ... 12:27 Composed by:Borodin, Forrest, Hammerstein, Porter, Rodgers, Wright
3 When I Fall in Love Heyman, Young 3:01
4 Medley: Spartacus Love Theme/Nardis North 8:37
5 Everything Happens to Me Adair, Dennis 5:41
6 April in Paris Duke, Harburg 5:51
Review by Scott Yanow
Apparently, pianist Bill Evans was in bad shape at the time of this recording, both due to his heroin addiction and his grief over the premature death of his bassist Scott LaFaro in 1961. Evans playing on Solo Sessions, Vol. 2 is a bit hesitant at times but the solo set (released for the first time in the late '80s) actually has its strong moments. Although his interpretations of standards are mostly somewhat somber, Evans sounds quite cheerful on "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and fairly inventive on thoughtful versions of such songs as "All the Things You Are," "What Kind of Fool Am I" and "Ornithology." Vol 2
Tracks
1 All the Things You Are Hammerstein, Kern 9:07
2 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Coots, Gillespie 4:29
3 I Loves You, Porgy Gershwin, Gershwin, Heyward 5:49
4 What Kind of Fool Am I? Bricusse, Newley 6:48
5 Love Is Here to Stay Gershwin, Gershwin 3:59
6 Ornithology Harris, Parker 5:30
7 Medley: Autumn in New York/How About You? Duke, Freed, Lane 6:20
LAME 3.93 mp3, vbr 192
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/sirithanan/a4ebb72e09ee70f2.png
http://rapidshare.com/files/52596308/Bill_Evans_Solo_Sessions_Vol_1___2.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/52594007/Bill_Evans_Solo_Sessions_Vol_1___2.part2.rar
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/sirithanan/5a894c5d.png
www.warezltd.net