
The only studio meeting between Stan Getz and Bill Evans took place over two days in 1964, with the aggressive drummer Elvin Jones and either Richard Davis or Ron Carter on bass. It is peculiar that Verve shelved the results for over a decade before issuing any of the music, though it may have been felt that Getz and Evans hadn't had enough time to achieve the desired chemistry, though there are memorable moments.
Stan Getz & Bill Evans feat. Richard Davis and Elvin Jones – Grandfather s Waltz. Bill Evans Trio Featuring Stan Getz – Funkallero. Bill Evans Trio featuring Stan Getz – The Peacocks (slowed). Stan Getz, Bill Evans – Theme From The Carpetbaggers. Stan Getz, Bill Evans – My Heart Stood Still. Stan Getz, Bill Evans – Melinda. Stan Getz, Bill Evans – Grandfather's Waltz. Stan Getz & Bill Evans – WNEW (Theme Song) (Previously Unreleased). Stan Getz, Chick Corea, Bill Evans – Windows.
1 2 3 4 5. Artist songs. Ginza Samba (From The Album: Getz & Cal Tjader Sextet). Stan Getz, Cal Tjader Sextet. After You. Bill Evans.
Gerry Mulligan Meets Stan Getz (also released as Getz Meets Mulligan in Hi-Fi) is an album by American jazz saxophonists Gerry Mulligan and Stan Getz featuring performances recorded in 1957 released on the Verve label. Let's Fall in Love" (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) - 6:25. Anything Goes" (Cole Porter) - 3:35. Too Close for Comfort" (Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, George David Weiss) - 6:54. That Old Feeling" (Sammy Fain, Lew Brown) - 5:55.
The real change here is in Wes' playing – as it's shifted from the mellower. LP, Vinyl record album. An overlooked gem from the Verve bossa years – a session that features the sweet tenor sax work of Stan Getz, alongside some swinging bossa arrangements from the great Gary McFarland!
Tracklist
A1 | Night And Day | 6:45 |
A2 | But Beautiful | 4:40 |
A3 | Funkallero | 6:42 |
B1 | My Heart Stood Still | 7:05 |
B2 | Melinda | 4:00 |
B3 | Grandfather's Waltz | 6:26 |
Credits
- Bass – Richard Davis (tracks: B1 to B3), Ron Carter (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Drums – Elvin Jones
- Engineer [Mastering] – Dennis Sands
- Engineer [Remix] – Angel Balestier
- Piano – Bill Evans
- Producer – Creed Taylor
- Supervised By [Remix and Mastering Supervision] – Eric Miller
- Tenor Saxophone – Stan Getz
Notes
"Vital Vinyl" sticker on shrink.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 00602577089619
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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V6-8833 | Stan Getz & Bill Evans | Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Previously Unreleased Recordings (LP, Album, Mono, Promo) | Verve Records | V6-8833 | US | 1973 |
J33J 25065 | Stan Getz & Bill Evans | Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Stan Getz & Bill Evans (CD, Album, RE) | Verve Records | J33J 25065 | Japan | 1987 |
UCGU-9029 | Stan Getz & Bill Evans | Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Stan Getz & Bill Evans (SACD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM) | Verve Records | UCGU-9029 | Japan | 2011 |
UCCU-6062 | Stan Getz & Bill Evans | Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Stan Getz & Bill Evans (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Verve Records | UCCU-6062 | Japan | 2011 |
POCJ-1829 | Stan Getz & Bill Evans | Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Stan Getz / Bill Evans = スタン・ゲッツ&ビル・エヴァンス+5 (CD, Album, RE) | Verve Records | POCJ-1829 | Japan | 1990 |