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 01. "Come rain or come shine (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970" 02. "What are you doing the rest of your life? (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Fri" 03. "34 skidoo (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 04. "Turn out the stars (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 05. "Autumn leaves (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 06. "Quiet now (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 07. "So what (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 08. "Gloria's step (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 09. "Emily (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 10. "Midnight mood (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 11. "Who can I turn to? (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 12. "Some other time (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)" 13. "Nardis (Live At The Kongsberg Jazz Festival At Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway, Friday, June 26, 1970)"
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 | | Description: | In Norway: The Kongsberg Concert by Bill Evans, released 6 December 2024.
This version of In Norway: The Kongsberg Concert comes as a 1xCD. - A complete, previously unreleased performance in brilliant stereo sound quality by the legendary Bill Evans Trio. Audio transferred from the original stereo tape reels and mastered by Matthew Lutthans at the Mastering Lab. Recently found in the Kongsberg Jazz Festival archives, it was widely believed that this concert had not been recorded, and as such it doesn't appear on any of the Bill Evans discographies! Featuring Eddie Gomez on bass and Marty Morell on drums.Recorded at the Kongsberg Jazz Festival at Kongsberg Kino, Kongsberg, Norway on Friday, June 26, 1970.
'Never-before-released' seen on CD front cover shrink wrap sticker.
Total time: 79:33
CD comes in 6-panel digipack with 28-page booklet.
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Made in EU."In Norway - The Kongsberg Concert" is a live CD capturing Bill Evans in an especially intimate and inspired concert setting in Norway. Recorded during his late career, this performance documents the pianist's lyrical depth, harmonic sophistication and subtle rhythmic drive in front of an attentive festival audience. The setlist focuses on Evans' signature blend of jazz standards and personal favorites, marked by singing melodies, rich voicings and the profound interplay that defined his legacy. The sound is carefully restored and mastered so that every nuance of his touch at the piano comes through with warmth and clarity, making this CD an essential addition for collectors and newcomers alike.
This release underlines why Bill Evans is widely regarded as one of the most influential pianists in jazz history. Known for his ground-breaking work on Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" and for his own classic trios of the 1960s and 1970s, Evans helped redefine the piano trio as a space of equal musical conversation. His introspective tone, impressionistic harmonies and deep sense of swing shaped modern jazz piano for generations to come. "In Norway - The Kongsberg Concert" offers a rare opportunity to hear that artistry in a focused live context, revealing both his poetic restraint and his spontaneous creativity.
The CD is released by Elemental, a label that has made a name for itself with high-quality jazz reissues, archival discoveries and carefully curated catalog titles. Elemental is known for attention to detail in sound restoration, thoughtful liner notes and respectful packaging that honors the artists' original work while making it accessible to today's listeners. With this concert, the label continues its mission to bring important, sometimes overlooked moments in jazz history back into circulation, preserving them in first-class audio quality for future generations.
For fans of Bill Evans, classic piano jazz and historically important live recordings, "In Norway - The Kongsberg Concert" combines musical depth with documentary value. It invites you to experience the intensity and intimacy of a special night on stage, capturing a master musician in full command of his art. | | | No. of tracks: |
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2950393EL1 |
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