Bill Evans - Quintessence (2xLP, 45rpm, Analogue Productions)

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• Ready yourselves, jazz aficionados, for modal piano brilliance, Bill Evans style! Released in 1977, Bill Evans Quintessence, has the maestro diving headfirst into a lush, melodic hornscape an elegant, smoky surprise.

  Let’s start with the man himself. By 1977, Bill Evans was less of a pianist and more of a philosopher with 88 keys. His technique? Still gentle, still whispery, still capable of melting diamonds. But here, he brings his lyrical poetry into a new context: a quintet. That’s right not just his beloved trio format, but a quintet, people.

  No safety net. No piano bench to hide behind. Just sheer harmonic magic.

  The Evans dream team of supporting players was a stellar lineup. Starting with Harold Land (tenor sax) The West Coast legend whose tone is so smooth it could pass as jazz-flavored