Evans, Bill & Hall, Jim – Undercurrent (Deluxe 2LP Vinyl)

Bill Evans & Jim Hall – Undercurrent (Deluxe 2LP Vinyl)

Other than four piano solos from April 4, 1962, this set was pianist Bill Evans’ first recordings after a hiatus caused by bassist Scott LaFaro’s tragic death in a car accident. The first of two meetings on record in a duo format with guitarist Jim Hall, the collaborations are often exquisite. Both Evans and Hall had introspective and harmonically advanced styles along with roots in hard-swinging bebop. There is more variety than expected on the fine set with some cookers, ballads, waltzes, and even some hints at classical music.

This edition is a 2LP gatefold containing a pressing of both the Stereo and Mono version of the album.

Tracklisting:

LP1 The Stereo Version:
Side A:

1. My Funny Valentine
2. I Hear A Rhapsody
3. Dream Gypsy
4. Stairway To The Stars

Side B:

1. Romain
2. Skating In Central Park
3. Darn That Dream
4. I’m Getting Sentimental Over You

LP2 The Mono Version:
Side A:

1. My Funny Valentine
2. I Hear A Rhapsody
3. Dream Gypsy

Side B:

1. Romain
2. Skating In Central Park
3. Darn That Dream