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Consecration: The Final Recordings Part 2

Bill Evans · 2002

449 min · 68 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz

A contemplative exploration of jazz standards, rich with nuanced interplay and emotional depth.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its intimate portrayal of Evans’ artistry just before his passing, reflecting both personal and musical introspection. It received critical acclaim and contributed to the posthumous appreciation of Evans' work, influencing subsequent generations of jazz musicians and listeners alike.
Career context
Released in 2002, 'Consecration: The Final Recordings Part 2' showcases Bill Evans during his final recordings, capturing a legendary artist at the end of his journey. This album follows the earlier 'Consecration: The Final Recordings Part 1', further cementing Evans’ legacy in jazz as he continued to innovate even in his later years.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 RE: Person I Knew 5:54
  • 2 Tiffany 5:46
  • 3 My Foolish Heart Standout 5:24
  • 4 Song From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) 4:27
  • 5 Knit for Mary F 8:11
  • 6 Days of Wine and Roses Standout 9:42
  • 7 Your Story 5:02
  • 8 The Two Lonely People 8:11
  • 9 My Romance 11:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Tiffany 6:19
  • 2 Polka Dots and Moonbeams Standout 7:20
  • 3 Like Someone in Love 7:46
  • 4 Letter to Evan 8:59
  • 5 Gary's Theme 7:15
  • 6 Days of Wine and Roses Standout 8:36
  • 7 I Do It for Your Love 7:01
  • 8 My Romance 9:19

Disc 3

  • 1 RE: Person I Knew 5:04
  • 2 Tiffany 5:50
  • 3 Knit for Mary F. 6:44
  • 4 Like Someone in Love 7:12
  • 5 Your Story 4:42
  • 6 Someday My Prince Will Come 7:20
  • 7 I Do It for Your Love 6:18
  • 8 My Romance 10:10

Disc 4

  • 1 RE: Person I Knew 5:06
  • 2 Tiffany 5:56
  • 3 Polka Dots and Moonbeams Standout 7:07
  • 4 Song From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) 5:03
  • 5 Your Story 4:43
  • 6 Like Someone I Love 6:48
  • 7 Knit for Mary F. 6:51
  • 8 The Two Lonely People 8:23
  • 9 My Romance 9:28

Disc 5

  • 1 Up With the Lark 7:15
  • 2 Mornin' Glory 4:07
  • 3 Polka Dots and Moonbeams Standout 6:38
  • 4 Like Someone in Love 7:21
  • 5 Turn Out the Stars 8:36
  • 6 Your Story 4:36
  • 7 Emily 5:10
  • 8 I Do It for Your Love 6:15
  • 9 My Romance 8:57

Disc 6

  • 1 RE: Person I Knew 4:37
  • 2 Tiffany 5:33
  • 3 Knit for Mary F. 6:52
  • 4 My Foolish Heart Standout 4:54
  • 5 Who Can I Turn to (When Nobody Needs Me) 6:20
  • 6 Emily 4:48
  • 7 Laurie 8:05
  • 8 You and the Night and the Music 6:21

Disc 7

  • 1 RE: Person I Knew 4:36
  • 2 Laurie 7:02
  • 3 Bill's Hit Tune 7:35
  • 4 The Two Lonely People 7:53
  • 5 Song From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) 4:17
  • 6 My Foolish Heart Standout 4:13
  • 7 Days of Wine and Roses Standout 8:23
  • 8 But Beautiful 3:11

Disc 8

  • 1 Emily 4:47
  • 2 Polka Dots and Moonbeams Standout 6:17
  • 3 Like Someone in Love 6:51
  • 4 Your Story 4:20
  • 5 Days of Wine and Roses Standout 7:55
  • 6 Knit for Mary F. 6:27
  • 7 Who Can I Turn to (When Nobody Needs Me) 5:01
  • 8 I Do It for Your Love 5:46
  • 9 My Romance 9:03

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