At Shelly's Manne-Hole [Live in Hollywood, CA/May 14 & 19, 1963]

by Bill Evans, Bill Evans Trio

Overview

Although the Scott LaFaro-Paul Motian lineup of the Bill Evans Trio is generally considered to be the strongest, Chuck Israels and Larry Bunker make a strong case of their own on At Shelly's Manne-Hole, a 1964 release that finds the entire band in classic form. This particular trio may lack some of the sheer combustive force of the better-known lineup, but it is, if possible, even more sensitive, melancholic, and nostalgic than the previous band. The leadoff track, "Isn't It Romantic," is one of Evans' finest moments, with the gently swinging theme leading into a strong, if restrained, solo from Israels. Over Bunker's sensitive brush work, Evans comments briefly and beautifully on the theme before returning to the head. The band's readings of such classics as "'Round Midnight," "Stella By Starlight," and "All the Things You Are" are wonderful, but it is the lesser-known tracks, such as "Swedish Pastry" and the aforementioned "Isn't It Romantic," that makes this recording so valuable. Jazz is rarely as sensitive or as melodic as this. Another classic from Bill Evans and company. ~ Daniel Gioffre

Product Details

Release Date:	02/23/2018
Label:	Fantasy
UPC:	0888072370302
Rank:	50152

Tracks

1. Isn't It Romantic?
2. The Boy Next Door
3. Wonder Why
4. Swedish Pastry
5. Our Love Is Here to Stay
6. 'Round Midnight
7. Stella by Starlight
8. Blues in "F"/Five

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bill Evans Trio   Primary Artist
Bill Evans   Primary Artist,Piano
Larry Bunker   Drums
Chuck Israels   Bass

Technical Credits

Wally Heider   Engineer
Richard Bock   Producer
Orrin Keepnews   Producer,Liner Notes
Victor Young   Composer
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Daniel Vahnke   Composer
Blane Martin   Composer
Charles "Cootie" Williams   Composer
Schuyler Greene   Composer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Hugh Martin   Composer
Bernie Hanighen   Composer
Nicholas Brodszky   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Ned Washington   Composer
Otto Harbach   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Cootie Williams   Composer
Chuck Israels   Composer,Liner Notes
Ralph Blane   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Barney Kessel   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer