Description
Gil Evans — The Individualism of Gil Evans
Part of the Verve Vault Series
Mastered from the original analog tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound
180-gram vinyl pressed at Optimal in Germany
One of arranger-composer Gil Evans' most compelling works!
Released in 1964 on Verve, The Individualism of Gil Evans stands as one of arranger-composer Gil Evans' most compelling works, showcasing some of the finest music of his career. The album blends Evans' originals and Miles Davis collaborations with inspired interpretations, all rendered through his distinctive big band lens. A core group of musicians, including Johnny Coles, Steve Lacy, Jimmy Cleveland, Tony Studd, Bill Barber, Elvin Jones, and Paul Chambers, lend a remarkable consistency of texture and mood.
Evans himself plays piano throughout, his touch especially poignant on "The Barbara Song," where a sense of deep pathos is underscored by Shorter's expressive tenor. From the brooding atmosphere of "Time of the Barracudas" to the one-chord intensity of "El Toreador," the album highlights Evans' mastery of tone, space, and orchestral nuance. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklisting
Side A
1. The Barbara Song
2. Las Vegas Tango
Side B
1. Flute Song / Hotel Me
2. El Toreador
