Blue in Green: The Concert in Canada cover

Blue in Green: The Concert in Canada

Bill Evans · 1991

53 min · 9 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz

A serene exploration of jazz melodies, blending introspective piano lines with rich improvisational textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene exploration of melodies
  • steady pacing for deep focus
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • improvisational textures to discover
  • gradual development with resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Blue in Green: The Concert in Canada' came during Bill Evans' late career, showcasing his enduring artistry. This live album features a set recorded shortly before his passing, highlighting the deep emotional connection he maintained with his audience. It follows his earlier works in the 1980s that emphasized a return to acoustic jazz after exploring electronic sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Keith Jarrett· Herbie Hancock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One for Helen 6:27
  • 2 The Two Lonely People 7:19
  • 3 What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life? 4:51
  • 4 So What? 7:04
  • 5 Very Early 5:44
  • 6 If You Could See Me Now 4:02
  • 7 34 Skidoo 7:45
  • 8 Blue in Green 3:56
  • 9 T.T.T. - Twelve Tone Tune 5:59

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