Bill Evans & Jim Hall - Undercurrent (1962) {2002 Blue Note Remaster}

Bill Evans & Jim Hall - Undercurrent (1962) {2002 Blue Note Remaster}

EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 224 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 135 Mb

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© 2002 Capitol / Blue Note | 7243 5 38228 2 8 | 24-bit remaster

Jazz / Post Bop / Modal Music

Undercurrent has long been considered one of the classic piano/guitar duo sessions, pairing Bill Evans with Jim Hall. These studio dates were a jump start for Evans' career, which he had placed on hold after the unexpected death of his bassist, Scott LaFaro, a few days following their historic Village Vanguard recordings were made. First reissued on CD in 1988, this 2002 edition features the same music, but remixed with gorgeous 24-bit sound and the songs re-sequenced into their original LP configuration, with the alternate takes and initially unissued tracks following them. An added bonus is the removal of the graphics from the striking cover photo, as well as the inclusion of a photo of Evans and Hall taken at one of the two sessions. The seamless way they swap between lead and supporting roles throughout gems such as the waltz-time "Skating in Central Park" adds to the overall appeal of the disc. Though the master take of "My Funny Valentine" has a smoother introduction, the alternate has more intriguing interplay between the two men. The other selections are every bit as masterful. Although Evans and Hall would later do a follow-up duo session for Verve, this memorable CD is the one to acquire first. Personnel: Bill Evans – piano Jim Hall – guitar tracklist: 01. My Funny Valentine 02. I Hear a Rhapsody 03. Dream Gypsy 04. Romain 05. Skating in Central Park 06. Darn That Dream 07. Stairway to the Stars 08. I'm Getting Sentimental over You 09. My Funny Valentine - (alternate take) 10. Romain - (alternate take)