Bill Evans & Jim Hall: Undercurrent (Numbered Edition) Vinyl LP

Originally recorded in 1962,Undercurrents would be the first of two recorded collaborations between pianistBill Evansand guitarist Jim Hall.The legendary NYC session finds the two jazzmaestros in top form in the rare (for jazz) duo format,offering a beautifully introspective performance inthehard-swing / bebopstyle. Evans had just come off a long hiatus from recording (following the death of bassist Scott LaFaro), butdelivershis signature gentleand melodic touch,as Hall perfectly compliments with advanced harmonies. Includes “My Funny Valentine,” “I Hear A Rhapsody,” “Dream Gypsy,” “Romain,” “Skating In Central Park,” and “Darn That Dream,” housed inagatefoldpicture sleeve featuring Toni Frisell’s photograph “Weekee Wachee Spring, Florida.” This 2014Mobie Fidelitypressing features remastered sound using the Gain 2 Ultra Analog System, and comes housed in a individually numbered gatefold sleeve. Recommended.

• black vinyl pressing
• remastered sound
• individually numbered edition
• gatefold sleeve
• music label:Mobile Fidelity2014

reviewed by neck cork 03/2018