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Bill Evans Trio

Title: Live in Koblenz 1979 (2CD)

Label: Domino Jazz

Cat No:891202
Format:CD

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• A complete never before released live performance by the final incarnation of the Bill Evans Trio. Taped in Koblenz, Germany, just a few months before the pianist’s untimely death.

• The highlights include beautiful versions of Jimmy Rowles’ “The Peacocks”, various Evans’ originals and an unusual reading of Miles Davis’ “Solar”, a tune he only rarely recorded.

• In early 1979, Bill Evans’ beloved brother Harry committed suicide. The pianist was devastated and began a run that would lead to his own death on September 15, 1980. Consumed by pain and awash in alcohol and drugs, Evans nevertheless undertook a long international tour for the remaining months of 1979.

• Privately recorded by an audience member, the sound quality on this performance is obviously not perfect. The chatter from the audience can sometimes be distracting. However, it doesn’t prevent us from enjoying one of the last unburied treasures of Bill Evans’ career.

• 2-CD Set - Total Time: 107:04 min. - 19 tracks - Includes 12-page booklet.

• Personnel : Bill Evans, piano; Marc Johnson, bass: Joe Labarbera, drums - live in Koblenz, Germany, December 9, 1979.

Track Listing for Live in Koblenz 1979 (2CD)
CD1:
01 Midnight Mood 6:22
02 If You Could See Me Now 5:41
03 Theme From M.A.S.H.
[Suicide Is Painless] 4:10
04 Turn Out The Stars 4:48
05 Gary’s Waltz 4:36
06 A Sleepin’ Bee 6:43
07 Quiet Now 4:51
08 Up With The Lark 5:32
09 Spring Is Here 3:36
10 My Romance 9:17
Total Time: 55:35

CD2 :
01 Re : Person I Knew 4:09
02 Very Early 4:56
03 The Peacocks 5:14
04 On Green Dolphin Street 6:23
05 Morning Glory 3:38
06 Solar 6:02
07 Polka Dots And Moonbeams 3:36
08 Laurie 7:11
09 Nardis 10:20
Total Time: 51:29

Reviews

Jazzwise - Brian Priestley

Evans and especially Mark Johnson have some excellent moments

Jazz Journal - Brian Robinson

this set is an important and worthwhile addition to the last days of the pianist's discography.

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