Bill Evans

Russian 2024 press.
Recorded in 1973 on his first trip to Japan, Evans sounds relaxed but razor sharp. Gorgeous ballads, nimble swing, and a crowd so reverent you can almost hear them holding their breath. It’s Evans in full late-period flow, proving he could still floor you with just a few notes. FFO: Pianos glowing under spotlights, audiences too polite to cough, late-night elegance, and anyone who claps a bit too early and regrets it instantly.