Bill Evans Trio - At Newport 1967 & 1976 (2014)

This release presents two splendid never before released live performances by the great Bill Evans taped at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1967 and 1976. The earlier set was taped in Newport and features the pianist backed by Eddie Gomez on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums (Evans' intense interaction with Jones, with whom he didn't record a lot, is the most remarkable thing here). The 1976 performance, on the other hand, with Elliot Zigmund replacing Jones, was taped in New York after the festival's producer, George Wein, wasn't allowed to use the Newport facilities. Tony Bennett, who recorded two amazing duo albums with Evans, joins the pianist for a thrilling version of “My Foolish Heart”.

Tracklist:

01. Introduction By Billy Taylor 0:43
02. Nardis 4:29
03. Very Early 5:15
04. Some Other Time 4:51
05. Who Can I Turn To? 5:11
06. I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You 6:10
07. Closing Announcement By Billy Taylor 0:52
08. Introduction By Tony Bennett 1:31
09. Sugar Plum 6:36
10. Up With The Lark 6:07
11. T.T.T. (Twelve Tone Tune) 4:55
12. Someday My Prince Will Come 6:14
13. Minha (All Mine) 3:44
14. In Your Own Sweet Way 9:44
15. My Foolish Heart (Tony Bennett, vocals) 4:37

Tracks 1-7:
Bill Evans, piano
Eddie Gomez, bass
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, July, 2, 1967.

Tracks 8-15:
Bill Evans, piano
Eddie Gomez, bass
Eliot Zigmund, drums
Tony Bennett, vocal
Newport Jazz Festival In New York, Carnegie Hall, New York, June 25, 1976.