The Solo Sessions, Vol. 1

by Bill Evans

Overview

In need of money and wanting to quickly fulfill his contractual obligations to Riverside, Bill Evans recorded two albums worth of solos in one day. The emotional and rather stark music was not initially released until the late '80s although it is now available on a pair of CDs. Due to the lack of much mood or tempo variation, this particular set is recommended mostly for Evans completists and longtime fans. There are two medleys (the pianist was playing one tune after another and a few songs overlapped) and every number would be recorded by Evans (generally in trio formats) at other times. Interesting but not essential music. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/1989
Label:	Milestone
UPC:	0025218917025
Rank:	77248

Tracks

1. What Kind of Fool Am I?
2. Medley: My Favorite Things/Easy to Love/Baubles, Bangles and Beads
3. When I Fall in Love
4. Medley: Spartacus Love Theme/Nardis
5. Everything Happens to Me
6. April in Paris

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bill Evans   Primary Artist,Piano

Technical Credits

Orrin Keepnews   Liner Notes,Producer
Victor Young   Composer
Phil Carroll   Art Direction
Phil Bray   Photography
Gilles Margerin   Cover Art Concept
Tom Adair   Composer
George Horn   Mastering
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Anthony Newley   Composer
Alex North   Composer
Matt Dennis   Composer
Leslie Bricusse   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Vernon Duke   Composer
Bill Schwartau   Engineer