Nirvana

by Herbie Mann, Bill Evans, Bill Evans Trio

Overview

It's a surprise this session is so obscure, since it features Herbie Mann with the Bill Evans Trio -- making its first recordings following the sudden death of bassist Scott LaFaro just a short time after the trio's landmark gig at the Village Vanguard. Mann, who has changed his style numerous times throughout his long career, is heard exclusively in a straight-ahead and bop context on this pair of studio dates. Evans, who studied flute through his college years, rarely recorded with a flutist (Jeremy Steig joined him on a later record for Verve), though he was fond of the instrument; the capable Chuck Israels on bass and drummer Paul Motian round out the trio. The low-key "Willow Weep for Me" and impressionist composer Erik Satie's Gymnopedie bring out the lyricism of Mann's playing, though the trio's backing is very understated. Things open up a bit with a sparkling take of Cole Porter's "I Love You." Mann's two originals, "Nirvana" and "Cashmere," aren't quite as memorable; substituting one of Evans' compositions for either of them might have provided some additional spark. Still, fans of either Herbie Mann or Bill Evans will want to acquire this enjoyable set. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	09/09/2022
Label:	Wea
UPC:	9789871972982
Rank:	149012

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Herbie Mann   Primary Artist,Flute
Bill Evans Trio   Primary Artist
Bill Evans   Primary Artist,Piano
Chuck Israels   Guest Artist,Bass
Paul Motian   Guest Artist,Drums

Technical Credits

Nesuhi Ertegun   Producer
Herbie Mann   Composer,Performer
Ilhan Mimaroglu   Coordination
Donald Elfman   Producer
Roger "Ram" Ramirez   Composer
Tom Dowd   Engineer
Ann Ronell   Composer
Marvin Israel   Cover Design
Rosalind Ilett   Editing,Remastering
Bob Defrin   Design,Art Direction
Giuseppe Pino   Photography
David Gahr   Photography
Colleen Cody   Reissue Design
Curtice Taylor   Hand Coloring
Roger Ramirez   Composer
John Ephland   Liner Notes
Erik Satie   Composer
Jimmy Davis   Composer
Phil Iehle   Engineer
Zoot Sims   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Jimmy Sherman   Composer
Naomi Yoshii   Producer