Marian McPartland Piano Jazz With Bill Evans CD

 A Rare Jewel of a Recording!
I first heard this broadcast of Piano Jazz on the radio, and was amazed at the interplay between Marian Mcpartland and Bill Evans. Evans goes into incredible detail about his personal process when he improvises, and Mcpartland guides him through the interview with intelligence and taste. After I heard the broadcast, I immediately began a search for a recording of it. My first stop was the radio station, but they led me on a merry chase through a variety of sources - eventually to a dead end. It was only after scouring the internet, and discovering CD Universe, that everything suddenly clicked into place. Astoundingly, they actually had a copy of the program for sale. Since my copy arrived three weeks ago, I have listened to the show at least three times!
Submitted by rob (Toronto, ON, Canada) 
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 Revelations in Person
Though I have always been aware and admired the complexity of Bill Evans' playing, I was even more overwhelmed by the emotional quality of it all. After listening to this, I now realise that he must be approaching musical genius status in any company. To hear Marion being so staggered and overwhelmed by his playing, his construction and projection and emotion was an eye opener for me. Wonderful playing too, but an essential for any Bill Evans library. Would that we could hear these direct over here. She ranks with Willis Conover as an introducer and interviewer.
Submitted by a reviewer (Cambridge, U.K.) 
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 The Essence of Music (Not just Jazz)
When I first heard this recording a few years ago I was struck by the beauty and sophistication of the playing by both of these masters. I was also amazed at how humble Bill Evans was. My favorites are the opening tune "Waltz for Debby" which I can't even stand to hear played any other way than on this recording, and the Brubeck tune "In Your Own Sweet Way" which sounds so joyful that you almost don't want it to end. This is one of my 'deserted island and one album' choices. I would purchase it again on the strength of the conversation alone. It's like a Master Class taught by Bill Evans with Marian McPartland as the lead student. I have listened to it once a week for the last couple of years and recommend it to all my jazz buddies.
Submitted by wannapieceame (Denver, CO.)
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 FANTASTIC ! ! ! !
Very important item for everyone who loves BILL EVANS!!!!
Submitted by najponk (Prague)
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