Bill Evans & Jim Hall - Undercurrent Completed
Review by Steve Ukena
Undercurrent, the 1962 album by jazz pianist Bill Evans and guitarist Jim Hall, is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate listeners nearly 60 years after its release. The album features a series of intimate duets that showcase the incredible musical chemistry between Evans and Hall, both of whom were at the height of their creative powers at the time of recording.
The album opens with "My Funny Valentine," a hauntingly beautiful rendition of the classic Rodgers and Hart tune that perfectly sets the tone for what's to come. Throughout the album, Evans and Hall effortlessly weave in and out of each other's musical lines, creating a seamless and deeply moving musical conversation.
Other standout tracks include "I've Got You Under My Skin," which features a stunning solo from Hall, and "Dream Gypsy," a hauntingly beautiful ballad that highlights Evans' exceptional piano skills. The album also includes several original compositions by both Evans and Hall, including the hauntingly beautiful "Romain."
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Skating In Central Park | 5:19 | |
| Darn That Dream | 5:06 | |
| I Hear A Rhapsody | 4:35 | |
| Romain | 5:19 | |
| Dream Gypsy | 4:31 | |
| My Funny Valentine (Alternate Take) | 6:54 | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | 4:13 | |
| Stairway To The Stars | 5:37 | |
| My Funny Valentine | 5:20 |
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CJ28-5152, CDP 7 90583 2Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Toshiba EMI Ltd |
| Manufactured By | Toshiba EMI Ltd |
| Recorded At | Sound Makers Studio |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Gauna-Douglas |
| Engineer | Bill Schwartau |
| Guitar | Jim Hall |
| Liner Notes | David Rosenthal , Michael Cuscuna, 油井正一 |
| Photography By | Toni Frissell |
| Piano | Bill Evans |
| Producer | Michael Cuscuna |
| Remix | Malcolm Addey |
| Typography | The Composing Room, Inc. |
Notes
- In jewel case with obi. A six panel roll-fold cover/insert includes liner notes in English. An additional fold-out insert includes a facsimile of the original gatefold liner notes and credits also in English, backed by a further set of liner notes in Japanese.
- Tracks 1, 5, 6 & 8 are previously unissued. All other selections were originally released on United Artists Records.
- Recorded at Sound Makers, New York City on April 24, 1962 (3, 5 & 6) and May 14, 1962 (all others).
- Title on traycard, spines, obi and disc is "Undercurrent Completed" (with "Completed" boxed on traycard, spines and obi).
- "The first of two classic encounters by Bill Evans and Jim Hall, UNDERCURRENT has been a jazz classic since its first day of release. We have gone back to the original 3 track tapes and remixed them to digital, substantially improving the sound quality. In the process, we discovered two unissued titles and two very different alternate takes which have been added to this compact disc." MICHAEL CUSCUNA
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4 988006 631106
- Matrix / Runout: CJ28-5152 1M TO
- Rights Society: JASRAC
About Bill Evans & Jim Hall
Real Name
- William John Evans
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- Bil Evans
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- W. Evans
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especially compared to Portrait in Jazz
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Both are well known for their distinctive styles which mesh seamlessly it easy to think this was instinctive but I suspect they knew each others styles inside out before they got together. Both playing at the top of their game. Simply incredible.
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