8435395503645

Treasures - Solo, Trio & Orchestral Records From Denmark (1965-69)

Bill Evans

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: 5990444

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Release Date:  21 April 2023

Label:  Elemental Music

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  8435395503645

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    'Treasures' is a set of never-before-released live recordings by jazz piano icon Bill Evans in solo, trio and orchestral performances from the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and Danish television and radio broadcasts from the mid-to-late 1960s, deluxe 2CD set.

    An official Elemental Music release in collaboration with the Bill Evans Estate, 'Treasures' is a 'holy grail' discovery culled from the private collection of Norwegian jazz musician Ole Matthiessenand released for the very first time as a 2CD limited-edition in deluxe packaging.

    Highlights of the collection include trio performances from 1965 featuring legendary Danish jazz bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen; the only solo piano version of 'My Funny Valentine' by Evans known to exist; a 1966 orchestral suite performed with the Evans trio accompanied by the Danish Radio Big Bandconducted by trumpeter/arranger Palle Mikkelborg; and much more!

    The beautifully designed packageshowcases previously unpublished photos by Jan Perssonfrom Evans' Danish tours, as well as insightful liner notes by acclaimed author, journalist and Evans scholar, Marc Myers, plus interviews and statements from Danish drummer Alex Riel, music journalist, Danish producer and Evans discographer Peter Larsen, Palle Mikkelborg, Evans' long-time trio-mates - bassist Eddie Gomezand drummer Marty Morell, and pianists Ran Blakeand Matthew Shipp.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Nardis
      • 2. Quiet Now
      • 3. Emily
      • 4. Autumn Leaves
      • 5. Nardis
      • 6. Time Remembered
      • 7. In A Sentimental Mood
      • 8. Detour Ahead
      • 9. Stella By Starlight
      • 10. Elsa
      • 11. Epilogue
      • 12. Come Rain Or Come Shine
      • 13. Time Remembered
      • 14. My Funny Valentine
      • 15. 'round Midnight
      • 16. Re: Person I Knew

      Disc 2

      • 1. Walkin' Up
      • 2. Waltz For Debby (Reprise)
      • 3. Treasures
      • 4. My Bells
      • 5. Time Remembered
      • 6. Intro: Waltz For Debby
      • 7. Waltz For Debby
      • 8. Who Can I Turn To?
      • 9. Time Remembered
      • 10. Very Early
      • 11. I Should Care
      • 12. Beautiful Love
      • 13. Someday My Prince Will Come
      • 14. Come Rain Or Come Shine