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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smooth transitions between tracks
  • intimate listening atmosphere
  • thoughtful improvisational moments
  • steady pacing for relaxation
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
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.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Keith Jarrett· Herbie Hancock

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 8:24
  • 5 I Loves You, Porgy 6:01
  • 6 The Touch of Your Lips 4:45
  • 7 Embraceable You 6:46
  • 8 Someday My Prince Will Come 6:09
  • 9 Walkin' Up 3:45
  • 10 Quiet Now 6:26

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