The Solo Sessions, Vol. 2
Bill Evans · 1992
42 min · 7 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz
Intimate piano explorations weave through jazz standards with Evans' signature lyrical touch and intricate harmonies.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it represents Evans' return to solo piano after a long period focusing on trio settings, highlighting his mastery of improvisation and reinterpretation. Critics noted its emotional depth, contributing to the ongoing appreciation of Evans' work in the jazz canon, even after his death.
- Best for
- intimate late-night piano reflections steady pacing for deep focus gradual build towards emotional closure
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'The Solo Sessions, Vol. 2' marks one of the final recordings by Bill Evans before his passing later that year. This album follows his previous solo work and showcases his continued evolution as a pianist, emphasizing introspective interpretations of classic jazz standards during a late-career phase characterized by deep emotional expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Bob Dylan· Ella Fitzgerald· Barbra Streisand· George Benson· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Things You Are Standout 9:11
- 2 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 4:34
- 3 I Loves You, Porgy Standout 5:50
- 4 What Kind of Fool Am I? (take 2) 6:50
- 5 Love Is Here to Stay 4:02
- 6 Ornithology 5:34
- 7 Medley: Autumn in New York / How About You? Standout 6:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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