(PRESALE - SHIPS OR PICKUP 10-9-26)

VERVE VAULT SERIES - 2xLP BLACK 180g VINYL

Philly Joe Jones was a member of the Bill Evans Trio for a short time in 1967 but none of his recordings with the pianist were released at the time. This two-LP set from 1982 features the pair (along with bassist Eddie Gomez who had recently started his own longtime association with Evans) in superb form. Jones consistently lit a fire under the pianist and, even though Bill Evans was never just an introspective ballad pianist (which became his stereotype), he does play with some unaccustomed ferocity on several of these selections. The 71 minutes of music feature strong versions of three of Evans' originals (including "Turn Out the Stars") plus a dozen standards, highlighted by "You're Gonna Hear From Me," "Gone With the Wind" and the unlikely "California Here I Come." Well worth searching for.

A1        California Here I Come
A2        Polka Dots And Moonbeams
A3        Turn Out The Stars
A4        Stella By Starlight
B1        You're Gonna Hear From Me
B2        In A Sentimental Mood
B3        G Waltz
B4        Green Dolphin Street
C1        Gone With The Wind
C2        If You Could See Me Now
C3        Alfie
C4        Very Early
D1        Round Midnight
D2        Emily
D3        Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams