Credits:

Bill Evans (Saxophone)

Description:

Bill Evans with the WDR Big Band at its best! Three years after their first performance together in 2008, which was recorded as "Vans Joint," the band has been further strengthened by the addition of arranger Michael Abene and a strong rhythm section including Zawinul Syndicate member Etienne Mbape Wolfgang Haffner. In February 2011, Bill Evans (Sax) and WDR (Southwest German Radio), one of the leading big bands in the jazz world, gave the hottest performance ever! Born in 1958 and raised in Chicago, Bill Evans was part of Miles Davis' group when he returned in 1981 and stayed with the group for four years. This is the second time he has performed with the WDR Big Band. The first time they performed together was in February 2008, and that performance was recorded as "Vans Joi nt". The first time they performed together was in February 2008, and that performance was recorded as "Vans Joi nt". Bill Evans has said that Abene's arrangements "always improve and enhance my songs," and there is a great synergy between the melody maker Bill Evans and the big band that goes beyond mere collaboration. There is a synergy effect between Bill Evans, the melody maker up front, and the big band that goes beyond mere collaboration.The enthusiasm of the day was evident when listening to the opening. The drummer was Wolfgang Haffner, a leading German drummer, and Etienne Mbape from Cameroon, who was also a member of the Zawinul Syndicate, on bass, Bill Evans seems to have been greatly inspired by the horn section on this track. The solo, which is backed only by the bass and drums, is a nice touch to the sometimes light and pop image of the band. And the impact of the first song symbolizes everything about the day. The groove continues uninterrupted until the very last moment. Paul Shigihara's guitar, which reminded me of Mike Stern, funky Hammond, muted trumpet with a hint of Miles Davis, etc... The sound was based on the funk and crossover sound from the 80's, but updated for the 2010's. A sound updated for the 2010s. Stylish and modern arrangements, outstanding solos by each of the musicians, and the enthusiasm of the audience at the show, will make the audience at the show and those who listen to this CD burn with excitement!

Tracklisting:

1.Big Fun
2.Road To Bilbao
3.Older Days
4.Working The Line
5.Little Hands Little Feet
6.Kwitcherbeliakin
7.Sierra
8.The East End
9.TJ Follies
10.Starfish And The Moon