• Classic jazz album recorded live at jazz club Keystone Corner, 1980, San Francisco, USA
• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
Consecration I is a posthumous live album by the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans. The recordings were captured during Evans' final performances at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco between August 31 and September 7, 1980. Consecration I showcases Evans' signature introspective style, blending lyrical phrasing with intricate harmonic progressions.
The album features Evans alongside bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe LaBarbera, forming a trio that delivered deeply expressive interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions. Tracks like “You and the Night And the Music”, “Emily”, and “Someday My Prince Will Come” highlight Evans' delicate touch and masterful improvisation.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. You And The Night And The Music
2. Emily
3. The Two Lonely People
4. I Do It For Your Love
Side B
1. Re: Person I Knew
2. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
3. Knit For Mary
4. Someday My Prince Will Come
Label: Music On Vinyl
Released: 1990/2025