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CATCH THE
WIND
Triessence
Bill Evans
probably the
most influential pianist of modern times used his varied compositional
skills to showcase his unique talent. Triessence has taken eleven of these
compositions as vehicles for their own trio format of piano, bass and
saxophone.
Some of the pieces included have rarely been recorded others have had more
attention, but as a whole they provide a spectrum of Evans work. Although
there has been no effort made to recreate any of Bill Evans recordings of
these compositions, the performances are
full and rich in his musical spirit.
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1. |
Catch The Wind
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6:03 |
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2. |
Walkin’ Up
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5:24 |
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3. |
Peace Piece
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6:03 |
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4. |
C Minor Blues Chase
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4:39 |
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5. |
Letter To Evan
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5:41 |
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6. |
G Waltz |
5:36 |
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7. |
The Opener
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5:43 |
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8. |
Your Story
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3:58 |
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9. |
Funkallero
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5:01 |
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10. |
A Simple Matter Of
Conviction |
5:44 |
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11. |
In April
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5:55 |
DDD Total Time = 60:29/
Recorded at Copsewood Studios, July 2005
C Minor Blues Chase
Bill Evans’
title exactly describes this up-tempo minor blues in the key of C minor. It was
a perfect vehicle for warming up Evans trio at the start of a concert.
Letter to Evan
This
composition was dedicated by Evans to his then four year old son (Evan). Evans
would often play this piece on a nightly basis when long spells of touring kept
him away from his son.
G Waltz
An upbeat
jazz waltz which made its first appearance on Evans recording at the Village
Vanguard entitled California Here I Come.
The Opener
This melody
is built from a small motif (part of Evans’ improvisatory style). It is almost a
theatre style tune in the vein of other Evans’ compositions Show-Type Tune
and Funny Man.
Your Story
This piece is
constructed from one of Evans trademark twiddle or mordent openings. The melody
travels through numerous keys before reaching home with a contented sigh.
Funkallero
This groovy
latin flavoured piece was described by Evans as‚ a natural vehicle for blowing
on, and was recorded several times by him.
A Simple Matter of
Conviction
A Simple
Matter of Conviction
was the title track for
Evans’ first album with bassist Eddie Gomez in 1966. The composition is
basically a minor blues in 3 time.
In April
Here we find
Bill Evans at his optimistic best. There is a real feeling of Spring ushering in
new life created by the simple yet beautiful melody.
Created Thursday September 21 2006