Letter to Evan (1980)

About this title: Recorded during pianist Bill Evans' last visit to England (less than two months before his death), Evans is heard with one of his finest trios on Letter to Evan, the unit with bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe La Barbera. The recording quality of the live set (recorded at Ronnie Scott's) is excellent, and Evans is in surprisingly enthusiastic and creative form; there is no hint that the end is near. Highlights of the very worthwhile release include "Days of Wine and Roses" (which alternates back and forth between two keys), "Knit for Mary F.," and "Stella by Starlight." Easily recommended ... read more

Tracks:

1. Emily [Mandel/Mercer]
2. Days of Wine and Roses [Mancini/Mercer]
3. Knit for Mary F. [Evans]
4. Like Someone in Love [Burke/VanHeusen]
5. Your Story [Evans]
6. Stella by Starlight [Washington/Young]
7. My Man's Gone Now [Gershwin/Gershwin]
8. Letter to Evan [Evans]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.