Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival
Bill Evans · 1968
59 min · 10 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz
A seamless blend of intricate melodies and emotive improvisation, capturing the essence of jazz at its most intimate.
Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival is an album by Bill Evans, released in 1968. A seamless blend of intricate melodies and emotive improvisation, capturing the essence of jazz at its most intimate. This album is significant not just for its artistry but also for its impact on live jazz recordings, often cited as one of the great examples of the genre. It helped solidify Evans' reputation as a leading figure in jazz and received positive critical acclaim, contributing to his legacy as an innovative musician. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival sound like?
A seamless blend of intricate melodies and emotive improvisation, capturing the essence of jazz at its most intimate. Rooted in post-bop and cool jazz.
What makes Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival by Bill Evans notable?
This album is significant not just for its artistry but also for its impact on live jazz recordings, often cited as one of the great examples of the genre. It helped solidify Evans' reputation as a leading figure in jazz and received positive critical acclaim, contributing to his legacy as an innovative musician. By 1968, Bill Evans was already a revered figure in jazz, having released several influential albums including 'Sunday at the Village Vanguard' in 1961. 'At the Montreux Jazz Festival' represents a notable live recording that showcases his trio's dynamic interplay and his evolution as a pianist and composer during this period.
How many songs are on Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival?
Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival has 10 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One for Helen 5:22
- 2 A Sleeping Bee 6:06
- 3 Mother of Earl 5:15
- 4 Nardis Standout 8:24
- 5 I Loves You, Porgy Standout 6:01
- 6 The Touch of Your Lips 4:45
- 7 Embraceable You Standout 6:46
- 8 Someday My Prince Will Come 6:09
- 9 Walkin' Up 3:45
- 10 Quiet Now 6:26
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 4 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.