Some may argue that jazz needs to be a collective art; created in spontaneity between several artists. Of all of Bill’s recordings, I am most moved by his solo efforts. This holds true for other pianists for whom I hold a deep reverence, such as Keith Jarrett. His album The Melody At Night, With You is some of the most heart-breaking playing that I’ve heard. I digress. Perhaps we should listen to Bill explain his penchant for solo playing:
He continues this thought while being interviewed by Mike Hennessey:
An exemplary recording of Bill, alone with a piano, is aptly entitled, Alone; on it, he shares some of the most emotionally vulnerable playing to date.
Here’s the discography:
Bill Evans Solo
Bill Evans (p)
| Midnight Mood (2 fragments) Medley: All The Things You Are / Midnight Mood | Verve 833 801-2, 314 589 319-2, 314 527 953-2 |
* Bill Evans – Alone (Verve 833 801-2)
* Bill Evans – Alone (Verve 314 589 319-2)
* The Complete Bill Evans On Verve(Verve 314 527 953-2)
Bill Evans Solo
same personnel
| 106583 | A Time For Love | Verve V6 8792, V3HB 8841 |
| A Time For Love (alt. take) | Verve 833 801-2, 314 527 953-2 | |
| Midnight Mood (alt. take) | Verve 314 589 319-2 |
* Bill Evans – Alone (Verve V6 8792, 833 801-2, 314 589 319-2)
= The Complete Bill Evans On Verve (Verve 314 527 953-2)
* Bill Evans – Return Engagement(Verve V3HB 8841)
Bill Evans Solo
same personnel
| 106581 | Here’s That Rainy Day | Verve V6 8792 |
| 106584 | Midnight Mood | Verve V6 8792, V3HB 8841 |
| 106582 | On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) | Verve V6 8792 |
| 106580 | Never Let Me Go | - |
| The Two Lonely People | Verve 314 589 319-2 | |
| Here’s That Rainy Day (alt. take) | - | |
| A Time For Love (alt. take) | - | |
| On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) (alt. take) | - | |
| Never Let Me Go (alt. take) | - |
* Bill Evans – Alone (Verve V6 8792, 833 801-2, 314 589 319-2)
= The Complete Bill Evans On Verve (Verve 314 527 953-2)
* Bill Evans – Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8841
