This is the earlier concert recorded at the Teatro Gran Rex on June 24, 1973 and, despite the social unrest in the city - Peron and all that - there is a warmth inside the hall from both the pianist and the audience that transcends what is happening in the streets outside.
I won't use the cliche and say that this is Evans at his best - wasn't he always? - instead I'll just say that, this is Evans at his best! If you don't agree just listen to the thunderous applause after each number!
He has that langruous approach that, even on an uptempo number still manages to come across as laid back.
Apart from Evans, Eddie Gomez's solos, both plucked and arco, reveal a player perfectly suited to the leader's approach. Marty Morrell adds drive and solos with confidence, neither of them over-awed by their illustrious forebears with the trio - Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian.
Both concerts (1979 review to follow) are scheduled for release as limited edition two-LP record store day releases on April 23. CD and digital downloads will be available a week later on April 30.
Normally I wouldn't post a review so far in advance but, the PR people at Resonance Records say "for immediate release" and DownBeat list them so who am I to argue?
Amazing that, as April approaches, we have four contenders for Album of the Year - and they're all piano led! Lance
Re: Person I Knew; Emily; Who Can I Turn to?; The Two Lonely People; What Are you Doing the Rest of Your Life?; My Romance.
Morning Glory; Up With the Lark; T.T.T (Twelve Tone Tune); Esta Tarde Villover; Beautiful Love; Waltz For Debby; My Foolish Heart.
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