Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra
Bill Evans · 1966
38 min · 8 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz
Lush orchestral arrangements intertwine with Evans' delicate piano, creating a dreamy, introspective jazz landscape.
Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra is an album by Bill Evans, released in 1966. Lush orchestral arrangements intertwine with Evans' delicate piano, creating a dreamy, introspective jazz landscape. This album is significant for its ambitious fusion of jazz and classical elements, a pioneering effort that expanded the boundaries of jazz orchestration. It received positive critical reception, contributing to Evans' reputation as a forward-thinking artist and influencing subsequent jazz musicians who sought to blend genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra sound like?
Lush orchestral arrangements intertwine with Evans' delicate piano, creating a dreamy, introspective jazz landscape. Rooted in post-bop and cool jazz.
What makes Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra by Bill Evans notable?
This album is significant for its ambitious fusion of jazz and classical elements, a pioneering effort that expanded the boundaries of jazz orchestration. It received positive critical reception, contributing to Evans' reputation as a forward-thinking artist and influencing subsequent jazz musicians who sought to blend genres. By 1966, Bill Evans was already an influential figure in jazz, known for his innovative harmonic language. 'Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra' came at a time when he was transitioning from trio settings to more expansive orchestral collaborations, following the success of his previous works like 'Sunday at the Village Vanguard.' This album showcases his artistry and willingness to experiment with orchestral textures while retaining his signature melodic style.
How many songs are on Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra?
Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Granadas Standout 5:54
- 2 Valse 5:52
- 3 Prelude 3:01
- 4 Time Remembered Standout 4:10
- 5 Pavane 4:01
- 6 Elegia (Elegy) Standout 5:12
- 7 My Bells 3:48
- 8 Blue Interlude 6:04
Release Date
January 1, 1966
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
38 min 6 sec
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