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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • contemplative late-night listening
  • deep emotional resonance throughout
  • exploratory themes with rich nuance
  • patient unfolding of melodies
  • reflective moments for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

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.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Keith Jarrett· Herbie Hancock

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 4:13
  • 7 Days of Wine and Roses 8:23
  • 8 But Beautiful 3:11

Disc 8

  • 1 Emily 4:47
  • 2 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 6:17
  • 3 Like Someone in Love 6:51
  • 4 Your Story 4:20
  • 5 Days of Wine and Roses 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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