Bill Evans - Live at Ronnie Scott's (2 LP)
- LP
- 2 piece(s)
- 2020
- 20 tracks
- 1 uur, 39 min
- jazz
Live at Ronnie Scott's
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I purchased two copies of this on the release day, pre-ordered of course. Live and learn, this one has completely ruined everything good Resonance has ever done (though Evans in England was actually worse, thanks to Mr. Morell). You might as well just toss your cash into the void, it's more enjoyable than listening to this.
Resonance Records ought to hang their heads in shame for releasing this title. It's a complete disrespect to Bill Evans' legacy. I'm truly astonished that the Bill Evans Estate consented to this monstrosity seeing the light of day.
It's tough to argue with all the feedback so far. I bought it expecting the sound quality to match other Evans releases by Resonance, but it would be a pity if this wasn't made. The music is fantastic and the packaging is superb. I suppose we've become a bit spoiled in our expectations. Thanks to Resonance for releasing it. Perhaps the next Evans release will be your best one yet. I'm still happy to own it.
Captured in 1968, right in the heart of the psychedelic 60’s, Live At Ronnie Scotts is pulled from drummer Jack DeJohnette's personal recordings, which had been tucked away for over half a century. Now, over two hours of music has been remastered for this release. The late 50’s and the majority of the 60’s were a golden age for jazz, a time of incredible innovation and change. Cool cats and kittens were mesmerized by the amazing jazz conversations happening on stage, and luckily, many of those nights have been preserved over the years, redefining and reimagining those wild times. Here, Bill Evans is joined by his trio, though 'joined' might not be the right word, as these guys play together like they're one, with Eddie Gomez and Jack DeJohnette setting the stage ablaze with their low-key yet sometimes fiercely liberated style, a sound that never fails to delight my ears. While this release doesn't include the conversations between Jack DeJohnette and Chick Corea about the show and the recordings, perhaps one day we'll get to hear those as well. As mentioned, this collection comes from Jack DeJohnette’s personal archives, with Live at Ronnie Scott’s featuring twenty electrifying tracks recorded during the Bill Evans Trio’s month-long 1968 residency at the famous Soho club. This is Resonance’s second live Evans album from that venue, following Evans in England, which was recorded in 1969 and also features Eddie Gomez, this time with drummer Marty Morell. To say the music is creative is an understatement; it’s a high point for Evans, who became a hero for a new jazz generation. The complexity is understated and understandable, making it flow beautifully. Yet, be prepared for crashing cymbals and a powerful snare drum that might initially seem overwhelming, but trust me, you'll soon be in the groove and won't want to leave. Some have suggested that Evans' performance here is somewhat lackluster, perhaps due to the drumming or tour fatigue, with him rushing through songs without much grace or tenderness. However, on the flip side, there are plenty of highlights. Gomez delivers stunning solos and is prominently featured on several tracks, while DeJohnette provides lovely support on a number of songs, lifting Evans's spirits and making those tracks unforgettable. *** The Fun Facts: Illustrator David Stone Martin has crafted a unique lithograph for the cover, continuing his work from the 1940’s, with the 180 gram double vinyl set mastered and cut at 33 1/3 rpm by Bernie Grundman, pressed by RTI and limited to seven thousand hand-numbered copies worldwide.
I listened to the LP and then looked online to see if I was the only one who finds this recording awful! I'm relieved to see others share my opinion before I started checking my system for issues!
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