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Bill Evans (Piano)

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Six years after the legendary live set that produced Bill Evanss two most beloved albums, *Sunday at the Village Vanguard* and *Waltz for Debby*, he returned to the same Manhattan jazz club for two consecutive nights, performing in a rare trio lineup featuring bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Philly Joe Jones. The recordings were compiled in 1982 into the double album *California, Here I Come*a title that is somewhat misleadingand released two years after Evanss death.Although the inclusion of California in the title might lead to some confusion regarding the location, one thing is clear: Evans and his rhythm section were in top form. Their performances of standards such as Round Midnight, In a Sentimental Mood, Stella by Starlight, and the then-new Baccarach/David masterpiece Alfie, they displayed a free-spirited spirit, rhythmic passion, and energetic interplay with one another.Bill Evan