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Bill Evans — The Secret Sessions: Recorded At the Village Vanguard (1966-1975) [Live]

The Secret Sessions: Recorded At the Village Vanguard (1966-1975) [Live]

Bill Evans
Jazz 1996

Captured between 1966 and 1975, this collection presents Bill Evans in the intimate setting of the Village Vanguard, showcasing his signature blend of lyrical expressiveness and intricate harmonic language. The recordings highlight Evans's trio format, featuring the exceptional interplay between piano, bass, and drums, with Eddie Gomez on bass for much of this period and either Philly Joe Jones or Marty Morell on drums. The textures are rich, with Evans's delicate touch on the piano evoking a reflective yet dynamic atmosphere, allowing each note to resonate with emotional depth. The album features a mix of original compositions and jazz standards, with standout tracks like "Waltz for Debby" and "My Foolish Heart" revealing the trio's ability to stretch time and space through improvisation. The slower tempos create a meditative quality, inviting listeners to appreciate the subtleties in each phrase and the nuanced conversations between musicians. The production captures the warmth of the Vanguard, enhancing the listening experience with a palpable sense of place. In the broader context of jazz, these sessions represent a pivotal moment for Evans, marking his evolution as an artist during a time when jazz was diversifying rapidly. The recordings reflect not only his technical prowess but also his emotional intelligence, making them essential for understanding his contributions to the jazz idiom. The interplay of vulnerability and sophistication within these performances resonates deeply, inviting repeated listens that reveal new insights with each encounter.

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104 tracks · 555:42 · click to preview
Disc 1
1
Very Early (Live March 1966)
5:20
2
'Round Midnight (Live March 1966)
7:58
3
One For Helen (Live March 1966)
6:19
4
Blue In Green (Live March 1966)
4:41
5
Turn Out the Stars (Live March 1966)
7:48
6
Waltz For Debby (Live March 1966)
4:23
7
Time Remembered (Live March 1966)
5:41
8
Autumn Leaves (Live March 1966)
4:53
9
I Should Care (Live July 3, 1966)
4:02
10
Elsa (Live July 3, 1966)
5:28
11
Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) [Live July 3, 1966]
4:55
12
My Foolish Heart (Live July 3, 1966)
4:14
13
In Your Own Sweet Way / Five (Theme) [Live July 3, 1966]
6:15
Disc 2
1
Gloria's Step (Live October 7, 1966)
3:46
2
Nardis (Live October 7, 1966)
5:11
3
Some Day My Prince Will Come (Live October 7, 1966)
6:07
4
Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) [Live November 10, 1966]
6:21
5
Come Rain Or Come Shine (Live November 10, 1966)
5:29
6
If You Could See Me Now (Live November 10, 1966)
4:10
7
Spring Is Here (Live November 10, 1966)
4:00
8
Re: Person I Knew (Live November 10, 1966)
5:41
9
A Sleepin' Bee (Live November 10, 1966)
3:38
10
Emily (Live November 12, 1966)
4:32
11
Alfie (Live November 12, 1966)
5:32
12
Walkin' Up (Live November 12, 1966)
5:02
13
You're Gonna Hear From Me (Live November 12, 1966)
4:42
14
Some Other Time (Live November 12, 1966)
5:07
Disc 3
1
I'll Remember April (Live November 12, 1966)
5:59
2
Alice In Wonderland (Live November 12, 1966)
5:17
3
I Love You (Live November 12, 1966)
7:13
4
Very Early (Live January 8, 1967)
4:49
5
Time Remembered (Live January 8, 1967)
5:07
6
'Round Midnight (Live January 8, 1967)
7:28
7
Stella By Starlight (Live January 8, 1967)
5:11
8
Turn Out the Stars (Live January 8, 1967)
5:33
9
My Man's Gone Now (Live February 26, 1967)
6:28
10
In a Sentimental Mood (Live February 26, 1967)
4:56
11
When I Fall In Love (Live February 26, 1967)
4:35
12
Nardis (Live February 26, 1967)
5:59
Disc 4
1
Come Rain Or Come Shine (Live March 4, 1967)
4:53
2
Gloria's Step (Live March 4, 1967)
3:36
3
'Round Midnight (Live March 4, 1967)
7:06
4
Blue In Green (Live May 19, 1967)
3:55
5
Waltz For Debby (Live May 19, 1967)
5:43
6
Detour Ahead (Live May 19, 1967)
5:07
7
On Green Dolphin Street (Live May 19, 1967)
5:17
8
My Foolish Heart (Live May 21, 1967)
4:02
9
If You Could See Me Now (Live May 21, 1967)
3:48
10
Elsa (Live May 21, 1967)
5:59
11
How Deep Is the Ocean (Live May 26, 1967)
6:08
12
Polka Dots and Moonbeams (Live May 26, 1967)
4:48
13
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (Live May 26, 1967)
6:15
14
I Should Care (Live May 26, 1967)
3:47
Disc 5
1
Star Eyes (Live May 28, 1967)
5:44
2
Peri's Scope (Live May 28, 1967)
6:08
3
Haunted Heart (Live May 28, 1967)
4:10
4
Airegin (Live May 28, 1967)
4:16
5
Little Lulu (Live May 28, 1967)
4:21
6
Five (Theme) [Live May 28, 1967]
2:14
7
Turn Out the Stars (Live June 1, 1967)
6:19
8
Nardis (Live June 1, 1967)
6:15
9
California Here I Come (Live June 1, 1967)
4:31
10
Very Early (Live June 1, 1967)
4:58
11
Easy Living (Live June 1, 1967)
3:46
12
Wonder Why (Live June 1, 1967)
4:54
13
Time Remembered (Live September 3, 1967)
4:44
14
You and the Night and the Music (Live September 3, 1967)
5:11
Disc 6
1
Beautiful Love (Live February 4, 1968)
6:23
2
Waltz For Debby (Live February 4, 1968)
5:23
3
I Fall In Love Too Easily (Live February 4, 1968)
3:42
4
My Man's Gone Now (Live August 23, 1968)
5:57
5
Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) [Live August 23, 1968]
5:11
6
Polka Dots and Moonbeams (Live August 23, 1968)
3:55
7
Emily (Live August 23, 1968)
3:55
8
Ev'rything I Love (Live September 15, 1968)
4:34
9
Someday My Prince Will Come (Live September 15, 1968)
5:57
10
The Shadow of Your Smile (Live September 15, 1968)
6:01
11
A Sleepin' Bee (Live December 13, 1968)
4:52
12
Blue In Green (Live December 13, 1968)
4:00
13
For Heaven's Sake (Live December 22, 1968)
4:34
14
Love Is Here To Stay (Live December 22, 1968)
4:17
Disc 7
1
In a Sentimental Mood (Live February 2, 1969)
4:20
2
How My Heart Sings (Live February 2, 1969)
4:00
3
On Green Dolphin Street (Live February 2, 1969)
5:46
4
My Foolish Heart (Live February 15, 1970)
4:25
5
Stella By Starlight (Live February 15, 1970)
7:15
6
Midnight Mood (Live April 18, 1970)
8:09
7
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life (Live April 18, 1970)
5:46
8
I Should Care (Live April 18, 1970)
6:58
9
Autumn Leaves (Live April 18, 1970)
5:22
10
Re: Person I Knew (Live December 1971)
8:26
11
Alfie (Live December 1971)
5:19
12
Very Early (Live December 1971)
5:33
Disc 8
1
Polka Dots and Moonbeams (Live August 12, 1973)
4:11
2
Mornin' Glory (Live August 12, 1973)
4:29
3
Yesterday I Heard the Rain (Live August 12, 1973)
5:59
4
Emily (Live August 12, 1973)
6:33
5
Time Remembered (Live August 12, 1973)
5:39
6
Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) [Live January 12, 1974]
6:42
7
Dolphin Dance (Live January 12, 1974)
6:43
8
Sugar Plum (Live January 26, 1975)
7:59
9
Turn Out the Stars (Live January 26, 1975)
5:36
10
Quiet Now (Live January 26, 1975)
5:21
11
Waltz For Debby (Live January 26, 1975)
7:51
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