On Green Dolphin Street

by Bill Evans

Overview

An obscure Bill Evans trio set (with bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones), On Green Dolphin Street went unissued until the mid-'70s, when the pianist decided that it was worth releasing as a fine example of Chambers' work. Very much a spontaneous set -- it was recorded after the rhythm section made part of a record accompanying trumpeter Chet Baker -- the group runs through a few standards such as "You and the Night and the Music," "Green Dolphin Street," and two versions of "Woody 'N You." Although lacking the magic of Evans' regular bands, the date has its strong moments, and the pianist's fans will be interested in getting this early sampling of his work. [Some reissues include a special bonus, the rare first take of "All of You" from the legendary Village Vanguard engagement by the 1961 Evans Trio with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian.] ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/12/2019
Label:	Wax Time
UPC:	8436559466028
Rank:	41439

Tracks

1. You and the Night and the Music
2. My Heart Stood Still
3. On Green Dolphin Street
4. How Am I to Know?
5. Woody'n You (Take 1)
6. Woody'n You (Take 2)
7. Loose Bloose
8. Fudgesickle Built for Four

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bill Evans   Primary Artist,Piano
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass
Jim Hall   Guest Artist,Guitar
Paul Motian   Guest Artist,Drums
Zoot Sims   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Philly Joe Jones   Guest Artist,Drums,Featured Artist
Paul Chambers   Guest Artist,Bass
Scott LaFaro   Bass

Technical Credits

Cole Porter   Composer
Jack King   Composer
Jack Higgins   Engineer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Howard Dietz   Composer
Ned Washington   Composer
Arthur Schwartz   Composer
Tommy Nola   Engineer
Bronislaw Kaper   Composer
Bill Evans   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Orrin Keepnews   Producer
K. Abe   Design,Cover Photo
Dorothy Parker   Composer