Getting Sentimental
Bill Evans · 2003
72 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of cool jazz, weaving emotive melodies with intricate harmonies and subtle rhythmic shifts.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Should Care Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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I'm Getting Sentimental Over You — This track encapsulates the album's nostalgic theme, with Evans' delicate touch highlighting the emotional depth of the standard.
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How My Heart Sings — Evans' interpretation transforms this piece into a reflective journey, showcasing his unique harmonic approach and improvisational skills.
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Turn Out the Stars — The interplay between piano and bass here demonstrates Evans' innovative modal jazz techniques, creating a serene yet complex atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases Bill Evans' lyrical playing and sophisticated arrangements, making it a solid entry in his discography.
What we noticed
- Several tracks employ a slow to mid-tempo pace, allowing for extended improvisation and emotional expression throughout the performances.
- The arrangements often include rich harmonic progressions, with moments of tension resolved through lyrical phrasing in the piano lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- tender emotional reflections
- intimate late-night listening
- patient unfolding of themes
- background warmth for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A strong late-career release showcasing continued vitality before his passing.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Getting Sentimental was one of Bill Evans' final recordings before his passing later that year. This album followed a long career marked by innovation in jazz, showcasing his continued evolution as a pianist and composer even in his later years. It served to solidify his legacy as a master of the jazz genre while appealing to both new listeners and longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Keith Jarrett· Herbie Hancock
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When I Fall in Love
The shift from a soft, romantic melody to a more intense, yearning expression captures the complexities of love.
This dynamic contrast emphasizes emotional vulnerability, showcasing Evans’ ability to convey deep feeling through musical phrasing.
Tracklist
- 1 I Should Care Start here 4:55
- 2 How My Heart Sings 5:19
- 3 Gary's Theme 4:40
- 4 I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 4:45
- 5 Quiet Now 5:29
- 6 Re: Person I Knew 5:01
- 7 The Peacocks 6:11
- 8 Emily 4:54
- 9 Song From M*A*S*H 4:52
- 10 Turn Out the Stars 4:54
- 11 When I Fall in Love 4:18
- 12 In Your Own Sweet Way 6:19
- 13 But Beautiful 5:42
- 14 I Love You 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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