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You Must Believe in Spring

Bill Evans · 1977

33 min · 7 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz

Tender melodies intertwine with introspective harmonies, showcasing a delicate balance of emotion and complexity.

You Must Believe in Spring is an album by Bill Evans, released in 1977. Tender melodies intertwine with introspective harmonies, showcasing a delicate balance of emotion and complexity. This album is significant for its poignant compositions and emotional depth, particularly in tracks like the title piece which showcases Evans' signature lyrical piano style. The album received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced countless jazz musicians, solidifying its place in the post-bop movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does You Must Believe in Spring sound like?

Tender melodies intertwine with introspective harmonies, showcasing a delicate balance of emotion and complexity. Rooted in post-bop and cool jazz.

What makes You Must Believe in Spring by Bill Evans notable?

This album is significant for its poignant compositions and emotional depth, particularly in tracks like the title piece which showcases Evans' signature lyrical piano style. The album received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced countless jazz musicians, solidifying its place in the post-bop movement. Released in January 1977, 'You Must Believe in Spring' was one of Bill Evans' final albums before his passing later that year. It came after a transformative period for Evans, marked by personal struggles and a resurgence of creativity in the 1970s. This album reflects his continued exploration of lyrical themes and intricate arrangements amid a changing jazz landscape.

How many songs are on You Must Believe in Spring?

You Must Believe in Spring has 7 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·33:48

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 B Minor Waltz (For Ellaine) Standout 3:12
  • 2 You Must Believe in Spring Standout 5:37
  • 3 Gary’s Theme 4:15
  • 4 We Will Meet Again (For Harry) 3:59
  • 5 The Peacocks Standout 6:00
  • 6 Sometime Ago 4:52
  • 7 Theme From M*A*S*H (a.k.a. Suicide Is Painless) 5:53

Release Date

January 1, 1977

Genre

cool jazz, modal jazz, post-bop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

33 min 48 sec