Name: Undercurrent
Brand: Bill Evans, Jim Hall

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

350257

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180g vinyl - the complete album + 2 bonus tracks

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8436563184772

Total Cap

Blue LP

Artist

Bill Evans

Jim Hall

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

20th Century Masterworks

William John Evans, better known as Bill Evans, was an American jazz pianist, composer, and artist. Born on August 16, 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey, he became one of the most famous and influential jazz pianists of the 20th century. With his innovative use of impressionist harmony and unique interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, Evans left a lasting impact on generations of musicians.

Evans' distinct style was characterized by his rhythmically independent and "singing" melodic lines. His contributions to the world of jazz music were unparalleled. Throughout his career, he showcased his immense talent as a composer and performer.

Tragically, Bill Evans passed away on September 15, 1980 in New York City at the age of 51. Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and continued influence on contemporary keyboardists and jazz saxophonists.

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Bill Evans and Jim Hall had first recorded together in July of 1959, during the making of John Lewis' LP Odds Against Tomorrow, and the two musicians also participated on Gunther Schuller's Jazz Abstractions (recorded in December of 1960). However, those were big band albums and had no space at all for any real interaction between the pianist and guitarist. Undercurrent, presenting them as a duet, was their third studio encounter and one of their most rewarding collaborations.

Undercurrent

Music GB

Discover Undercurrent by Bill Evans. A rewarding collaboration with Jim Hall, this duet album showcases their incredible interaction. Label: 20th Century Masterworks.