Bill Evans, "Philly" Joe Jones

Europe 2014 press. Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, 180g.
Evans teaming up with ex-Miles Davis drummer Philly Joe means this one swings harder than most of his moodier records. Still got the lush piano runs, but Jones keeps everything moving like he’s trying to kick the door in. It’s lively, straight-ahead jazz that sounds less like candlelight dinner and more like the bit where the wine starts flowing. FFO: Miles Davis sidemen on their night off, tap-your-foot standards, wine bottles with no labels, and anyone who insists “proper jazz should swing.”