CD Essential Jazz Classics Release date: 31/Jan/2012
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#4365 in Mainstream Jazz #7674 in Jazz
Style:
Mainstream Jazz
Product No.:
1898269537
Details / Tracklist:
01. "Israel"
02. "Haunted heart"
03. "Beautiful love"
04. "Elsa"
05. "Nardis"
06. "How Deep Is The Ocean"
07. "I Wish I Knew"
08. "Sweet And Lovely"
09. "The Boy Next Door"
10. "Beautiful love (alt tk)"
11. "How deep is the ocean (alt tk)"
12. "I wish I knew (alt tk)"
13. "Nardis (live) (Bonustrack)"
14. "Beautiful Love Into Five (Live)"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Recorded at Bell Sound Studio in New York City on February 2, 1961.
Live tracks recorded Live at Birdland, New York, March - April, 1960.
"Explorations" is a classic jazz album by the Bill Evans Trio, released in 1961 and now available on CD from Essential Jazz Classics. This recording captures pianist Bill Evans at a creative peak, accompanied by Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums. The trio's interplay set new standards for jazz ensembles, blending lyrical improvisation with intricate harmonies. "Explorations" features standout tracks like "Israel," "Haunted Heart," and "Nardis," showcasing the group's innovative approach to both standards and original compositions. Bill Evans is widely regarded as one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, known for his work with Miles Davis (notably on "Kind of Blue") and his groundbreaking trio recordings that redefined modern piano jazz. Essential Jazz Classics is renowned for its high-quality reissues of legendary albums, offering carefully remastered sound and informative liner notes that appeal to collectors and newcomers alike.
