{"title":"45 Rpm Records","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bill-evans-trio-everybody-digs-bill-evans","title":"Bill Evans Trio - Everybody Digs Bill Evans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180-gram 45 RPM double LP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"These are, for the most part, extraordinary-sounding recordings, better than any you're likely to find. If you love the music, you should consider the purchase.\" — Fred Kaplan, Stereophile, Nov. 1, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bill Evans' recordings almost always received good to excellent sound, and the Analogue Productions reissues are no exception. ... The 45 rpm reissues are more musical and transparent; instruments have greater three-dimensionality and frequency extremes, especially lower octaves, exhibit greater resolution and impact. 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Released in 1977, Bill Evans — Quintessence, has the maestro diving headfirst into a lush, melodic hornscape — an elegant, smoky surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's start with the man himself. By 1977, Bill Evans was less of a pianist and more of a philosopher with 88 keys. His technique? Still gentle, still whispery, still capable of melting diamonds. But here, he brings his lyrical poetry into a new context: a quintet. That's right — not just his beloved trio format, but a quintet, people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo safety net. No piano bench to hide behind. Just sheer harmonic magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evans dream team of supporting players was a stellar lineup. Starting with Harold Land (tenor sax) — The West Coast legend whose tone is so smooth it could pass as jazz-flavored gelato. Warm, reflective, and the perfect foil to Evans' crystalline touch. Next, there's Kenny Burrell (guitar). Playing with such subtlety you'd swear he was painting chords with a sable brush. Never flashy, always perfect. On bass, Ray Brown — The anchor of jazz itself. You want groove? He'll give you groove. You want soul? He's got that in spades too. And on drums, Philly Joe Jones. Because if you're gonna swing, you call the guy who made Miles Davis' band sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they form a unit so tight it's basically a telepathic jazz circle. 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