John Lewis - Evolution (1999) {2014 Japan 24-bit Remaster} [Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series]

John Lewis - Evolution (1999) {2014 Japan 24-bit Remaster} [Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series]

EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 218 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 126 Mb

Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 121 Mb | 5% repair rar | 24-bit remaster

© 2014 Atlantic / Warner Japan / Rhino | WPCR-27905 | Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series

Jazz / Third Stream / Piano

Features 24 bit digital remastering. Comes with a mini description and bonus track. John Lewis, a founding member of the Modern Jazz Quartet (and architect, with Gunther Schuller, of the "Third Stream" movement that attempted a fusion of classical music and jazz), has always been known for the delicacy and refinement of his playing and for the quality of his compositions. This solo album will only add to his reputation in both regards. That he's able to make "Sweet Georgia Brown" sound like a recital piece is testament to his sophistication (and perhaps his sense of humor); that his own "Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West" manages to evoke New Orleans and Ravel simultaneously speaks to the depth of his musicianship. "Django," perhaps Lewis' most famous composition, is given a stop-action tango treatment here, and his "At the Horse Show" is as graceful as a colt. However, Lewis' voice is far too well-miked, which means he mutters and grunts in the left channel throughout the proceedings. Recommended nevertheless. Personnel: John Lewis - solo piano tracklist: 01 - Sweet Georgia Brown 02 - September Song 03 - Afternoon In Paris 04 - Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West 05 - I'll Remember April 06 - Django 07 - Willow Weep For Me 08 - Cherokee 09 - For Ellington 10 - Don't Blame Me 11 - At The Horse Show 12 - I Love You Porgy (bonus track)