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CALIFORNIA HERE I COME |  |
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Philly Joe Jones was a member of the Bill Evans Trio for a short time in 1967 but none of his recordings with the pianist were released at the time. This two LP set from 1982 features the pair along with bassist Eddie Gomez who had recently started his own longtime association with Evans in superb form. Jones consistently lit a fire under the pianist and, even though Bill Evans was never just an introspective ballad pianist which became his stereotype, he does play with some unaccustomed ferocity on several of these selections. The 71 minutes of music feature strong versions of three of Evans' originals including "Turn Out the Stars" plus a dozen standards, highlighted by "You're Gonna Hear From Me," "Gone With the Wind" and the unlikely "California Here I Come." Well worth searching for. In September 2004, Verve reissued the album in a limited edition, 24 bit remastered CD. Where the original disc sounded thin in places as it is a live recording the remastered version sounds consistently full and warm throughout. It will be available until September of 2007 in this format. |
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 California, Here I Come
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Turn Out the Stars
Stella by Starlight
You're Gonna Hear from Me
In a Sentimental Mood
G Waltz
On Green Dolphin Street
Gone With the Wind
If You Could See Me Now
Alfie
Very Early
'Round Midnight
Emily
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) |
Personnel: Eddie Gomez, Philly Joe Jones |
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