Release Date: 04 October 2019
Label: Jazzline
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 4049774770661
Release Date: 04 October 2019
Label: Jazzline
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 4049774770661
Description
The Cologne Stadtgarten venue was crammed that mid-February eve in 2011. A very special concert was scheduled for the night - the American saxophonist Bill Evans was in town to perform with the WDR Big Band.
The crowd's anticipation of a sublime live concert made the air crackle with excitement. The temperature was rising quickly and the vibe was getting better and better. Evans has always loved that sort of setting. The atmosphere created by the audience combined with the musicians being incredibly focused on what is about to unfold, it creates the perfect atmosphere that enables him to deliver a top performance on stage, performing on both tenor and soprano saxophone.
Especially for the WDR Big Band concert with Bill Evans two "Groove-Masters" were invited; the German drummer Wolfgang Haffner and the Cameroon-born and France-based bassist Etienne Mbappé. Haffner and Mbappé, are gifted with the ability to roll out a densely woven groove-carpet while simultaneously electrifying the rhythmical roots of a piece of music. As a result of this, the stylistically diverse music of Evans and the WDR Big Bans is well and truly animated - and starts to sound like a living musical organism.
Personnel: Bill Evans (saxophone), Etienne Mbappé (electric bass), Wolfgang Haffner (drums), WDR Big Band.
Description
The Cologne Stadtgarten venue was crammed that mid-February eve in 2011. A very special concert was scheduled for the night - the American saxophonist Bill Evans was in town to perform with the WDR Big Band.
The crowd's anticipation of a sublime live concert made the air crackle with excitement. The temperature was rising quickly and the vibe was getting better and better. Evans has always loved that sort of setting. The atmosphere created by the audience combined with the musicians being incredibly focused on what is about to unfold, it creates the perfect atmosphere that enables him to deliver a top performance on stage, performing on both tenor and soprano saxophone.
Especially for the WDR Big Band concert with Bill Evans two "Groove-Masters" were invited; the German drummer Wolfgang Haffner and the Cameroon-born and France-based bassist Etienne Mbappé. Haffner and Mbappé, are gifted with the ability to roll out a densely woven groove-carpet while simultaneously electrifying the rhythmical roots of a piece of music. As a result of this, the stylistically diverse music of Evans and the WDR Big Bans is well and truly animated - and starts to sound like a living musical organism.
Personnel: Bill Evans (saxophone), Etienne Mbappé (electric bass), Wolfgang Haffner (drums), WDR Big Band.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Dave Liebman & Richie Beirach
Jim Beard & Jon Herington
Kurt Edelhagen & His Orchestra
Lookout Farm
Wes Montgomery
Richie Beirach
Dave Liebman & Richie Beirach
Esther Phillips
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
Bill Evans Trio
Bill Evans, Shelly Manne & Monty Budwig
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
Art Farmer & Bill Evans