Empathy
Bill Evans · 1963
34 min · 6 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz
Evans' lyrical piano weaves with delicate rhythms, creating a reflective and meditative soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- reflective moments of introspection steady pacing for deep focus meditative soundscapes for relaxation
- Context
- Released in January 1963, 'Empathy' marked a transitional phase for Bill Evans, following his critically acclaimed work with the trio on 'Sunday at the Village Vanguard' (1961). At this point, Evans was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in jazz, showcasing his unique approach to harmony and improvisation through collaborations with notable musicians like Shelly Manne.
- If you like
- post-bop, cool jazz, modal jazz
Empathy is an album by Bill Evans, released in 1963. Evans' lyrical piano weaves with delicate rhythms, creating a reflective and meditative soundscape. 'Empathy' is significant for its exploration of modal jazz, contributing to the genre's evolution during the early 1960s. Though it did not achieve major commercial success, it received positive reviews and has been recognized for its artistic merit, influencing subsequent generations of jazz pianists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Empathy sound like?
Evans' lyrical piano weaves with delicate rhythms, creating a reflective and meditative soundscape. Rooted in post-bop and cool jazz.
What makes Empathy by Bill Evans notable?
'Empathy' is significant for its exploration of modal jazz, contributing to the genre's evolution during the early 1960s. Though it did not achieve major commercial success, it received positive reviews and has been recognized for its artistic merit, influencing subsequent generations of jazz pianists. Released in January 1963, 'Empathy' marked a transitional phase for Bill Evans, following his critically acclaimed work with the trio on 'Sunday at the Village Vanguard' (1961). At this point, Evans was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in jazz, showcasing his unique approach to harmony and improvisation through collaborations with notable musicians like Shelly Manne.
Who is Empathy for?
Empathy works well if you're into reflective moments of introspection, steady pacing for deep focus and meditative soundscapes for relaxation.
How many songs are on Empathy?
Empathy has 6 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Washington Twist 6:28
- 2 Danny Boy Standout 3:42
- 3 Let’s Go Back to the Waltz 4:30
- 4 With a Song in My Heart Standout 9:12
- 5 Goodbye Standout 5:10
- 6 I Believe in You 5:48
Release Date
January 1, 1963
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
34 min 50 sec
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