The Canadian Concert of Bill Evans by Bill Evans is an exceptional album that showcases the pianist's brilliant artistry and musicianship. Recorded live in 1974 at the University of Western Ontario, the album features Evans in his prime, accompanied by bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell.
The album opens with the lively and upbeat "Sugar Plum," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. Evans' playing is virtuosic and imaginative, and his sensitive interplay with Gomez and Morell is a testament to the trio's chemistry and cohesion.
Other standout tracks on the album include the hauntingly beautiful "The Two Lonely People," which features Evans' delicate touch and lyrical phrasing, and the energetic and dynamic "T.T.T. (Twelve Tone Tune)," which showcases the trio's technical prowess and rhythmic complexity.