Bill Evans - At The BBC - 2 CD
Track List:
Set 1
Intro By Humphrey Lyttleton Into Five (Theme)
Elsa
Summertime
Come Rain Or Come Shine
My Foolish Heart
Re: Person I Knew
Israel
Five (Theme)
Set 2
Intro By Humphrey Lyttleton Into Five (Theme)
How My Heart Sings
Nardis
Who Can I Turn To
Someday My Prince Will Come
How Deep Is The Ocean?
Waltz For Debby
Bill Evans Piano
Chuck Israels Bass
Larry Bunker Drums
At The BBC Studios, 1965 presents a remarkable never-before-released document of the Bill Evans Trio at a pivotal moment in the pianist’s career. Recorded in London for BBC Jazz 625 on March 19, 1965, the session features Evans alongside Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums, capturing an intimate and revealing portrait of one of jazz’s most influential trios.
By 1965, Evans had already transformed the language of the piano trio, bringing lyricism, harmonic subtlety, and collective interplay to new heights. These performances balance introspection with swing, precision with emotional resonance—standards and originals unfolding with patience, grace, and profound musical empathy. A rare and invaluable snapshot of a master refining a vision that continues to resonate across generations.
