Description
Bill Evans & Lee Konitz – Play the Arrangements of Jimmy Giuffre (CD)
Product Information
UPC: 8436019581933
Product Type: Jazz CD / Compilation Release
Catalog Number: LHJ10193
Label: Lone Hill Jazz
Licensed by: Long D.L. AND. 175-175-2005
Production & Copyright: © 2005 Lone Hill Jazz; All compositions reserved
Origin: Made in the EU
Overview
"Play the Arrangements of Jimmy Giuffre" is a captivating jazz CD that merges the lyrical sensitivities of Bill Evans with the innovative improvisational style of Lee Konitz. This release presents the carefully arranged interpretations of Jimmy Giuffre’s works, creating a unique synthesis of cool jazz and modern harmonic interplay. Recorded with an outstanding supporting cast including Warne Marsh, Hal McKusick, Jimmy Giuffre, Roy Haynes, and Jim Hall, this CD offers listeners an immersive journey through timeless standards reimagined through the creative lens of these jazz masters.
Product Features
Format & Audio Quality
- Edition: CD (Compilation Release) featuring exclusive bonus tracks
- Total Running Time: 74 minutes and 29 seconds
- Audio Excellence: Meticulously engineered to capture the subtle interplay and dynamic range of the performances; perfect for both devoted jazz enthusiasts and collectors of timeless recordings.
Musicians & Instrumentation
- Bill Evans: Piano – Known for his impressionistic touch and harmonic innovation.
- Lee Konitz: Alto Saxophone – Delivers inventive and smooth melodic lines that complement Evans' delicate style.
- Featured Performers:
- Warne Marsh: Tenor Saxophone (contributing melodic depth)
- Hal McKusick: Alto Saxophone (adding lyrical color)
- Jimmy Giuffre: Clarinete – The mastermind behind the arrangements, whose thoughtful reworkings form the soul of the album.
- Roy Haynes: Drums – Providing impeccable swing and creative rhythmic textures.
- Jim Hall: Guitar – Offering subtly expressive accompaniment and harmonic support.
Production & Arrangement
- Arrangements by Jimmy Giuffre: The album showcases sophisticated interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions through Giuffre’s inventive arranging, breathing new life into classic tunes.
- Recording Highlights:
- Emphasis is placed on intimate acoustic interplay, with each performer’s artistry brilliantly highlighted throughout the session.
- Inclusion of bonus tracks marked by an asterisk (*) which provide alternate perspectives on familiar themes, adding depth to the compilation.
Track Listing
- Palo Alto
- When Your Lover Has Gone
- Cork 'n' Bib
- Somp'm Outa' Nothin'
- Someone to Watch Over Me
- Uncharted
- Moonlight in Vermont
- The Song Is You
- Darn That Dream (*)
- Ev'rything I've Got (Belongs To You)
- You Don't Know What Love Is
- Didn't Know About You
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
- You're Driving Me Crazy (*)
- You're Clear Out of This World (*)
- The More I See You (*)
- You Are Too Beautiful (*)
Tracks marked with an asterisk () are bonus tracks, exclusively featured on this release.
Publishers / Release Information
This release is presented by Lone Hill Jazz and is licensed by Long D.L. AND. 175-175-2005. All rights are reserved by the copyright holders. Enjoy the meticulously arranged and passionately rendered performances by Bill Evans, Lee Konitz, and their stellar cohorts.
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