Bill Evans – Treasures: Solo, Trio & Orchestra In Denmark 1965-1969 2CD

Bill Evans - Treasures: Solo, Trio & Orchestra In Denmark 1965-1969

Treasures: Solo, Trio and Orchestra Recordings from Denmark (1965-1969) is a set of never-before-released recordings of jazz piano icon Bill Evans, taped with excellent sound quality either live or in Danish TV and Radio studios in the mid-to-late 1960s. Treasures is truly a ’holy grail’ discovery culled from the private collection of Danish jazz musician Ole Matthiessen and being released for the very first time as a deluxe 2-CD set (a limited edition 180-gram 3-LP set released as an RSD exclusive on April 22nd, 2023). The extensive 52-page booklet showcases previously unpublished photos by Jan Persson from Evans’ Danish tours, as well as insightful liner notes by acclaimed author, journalist and Evans scholar, Marc Myers, plus interviews and statements from Danish drummer Alex Riel, music journalist, Danish producer and Evans discographer Peter Larsen, Palle Mikkelborg, Evans’ longtime trio mates - bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell, and pianists Ran Blake and Matthew Shipp.

Tracklist:
CD1:
1. Come Rain or Come Shine
2. Someday My Prince Will Come
3. Beautiful Love
4. I Should Care
5. Very Early
6. Time Remembered
7. Who Can I Turn To?
8. Waltz For Debby
9. Intro Into Waltz For Debby
10. Time Remembered
11. My Bells
12. Treasures
13. Waltz For Debby (Reprise)
14. Walkin' Up

CD2:
1. Re: Person I Knew
2. 'Round Midnight
3. My Funny Valentine
4. Time Remembered
5. Come Rain or Come Shine
6. Epilogue
7. Elsa
8. Stella By Starlight
9. Detour Ahead
10. In a Sentimental Mood
11. Time Remembered
12. Nardis
13. Autumn Leaves
14. Emily
15. Quiet Now
16. Nardis

Label: Elemental Music
Released: 2023