Review by Michael G. Nastos
When Bill Evans agreed to do a two piano date with Bob Brookmeyer, eyebrows surely must have raised. Pairing a rising superstar of modern jazz with a gentleman known for playing valve trombone and arranging charts might have been deemed by some as a daunting task. Fortunately for the keyboardists, this was a good idea and a marvelous concept, where the two could use the concept of counterpoint and improvisation to an enjoyable means, much like a great chess match. For the listener, you are easily able to hear the difference between ostensible leader Evans in the right channel of the stereo separation, and the accompanist Brookmeyer in the left. The opener "Honeysuckle Rose" gives a basic idea of what to expect, as Evans leads out, Brookmeyer counters his moves, and they trade riffs in an inventive bridge. "The Way You Look Tonight" is similar as Brookmeyer is more playful in his chiming chords and second melody line. The energy level is very good here, as well as on the democratic, funky contemporary intro to the easy swing of "It Could Happen to You" and "I Got Rhythm," jam-packed with fun plus risk-taking. There's a different give and take during "The Man I Love," and they turn the lamp down low on a delicate version of "As Time Goes By" as the pianists trade leads, and bassist Percy Heath adopts a more pronounced role. It is Heath and drummer Connie Kay, on loan from the Modern Jazz Quartet, who precisely and firmly cement rhythmic elements, allowing the pianists to use space, harmony, wit and wisdom to full effect. Some have called this an effort based more on gimmick and showmanship, but if you agree to listen closely, the depth and substance of Evans and Brookmeyer reveals a lot of soul, invention, and musicians simply having a real good time. It would be nice to hear any alternate takes from this marvelous date.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-ivory-hunters-mw0000110601
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Reseña de Michael G. Nastos
Cuando Bill Evans aceptó tener una cita de piano con Bob Brookmeyer, seguramente se le subieron las cejas. Emparejar a una superestrella en ascenso del jazz moderno con un caballero conocido por tocar el trombón de válvula y arreglar cartas podría haber sido considerado por algunos como una tarea desalentadora. Afortunadamente para los teclistas, esta fue una buena idea y un concepto maravilloso, donde los dos pudieron usar el concepto de contrapunto e improvisación para un medio agradable, muy parecido a una gran partida de ajedrez. Para el oyente, usted puede fácilmente escuchar la diferencia entre el líder ostensible Evans en el canal derecho de la separación estéreo, y el acompañante Brookmeyer en el canal izquierdo. El abridor "Honeysuckle Rose" da una idea básica de lo que se puede esperar, mientras Evans sale, Brookmeyer contrarresta sus movimientos, y ellos intercambian riffs en un ingenioso puente. "The Way You Look Tonight" es similar ya que Brookmeyer es más juguetón en sus acordes y segunda línea melódica. El nivel de energía es muy bueno aquí, así como en la democrática y divertida introducción contemporánea al fácil swing de "It Could Happen to You" y "I Got Rhythm", repleto de diversión y riesgo. Hay un dar y recibir diferente durante "El hombre que amo", y apagan la lámpara en una delicada versión de "A medida que pasa el tiempo" mientras los pianistas lideran el negocio, y el bajista Percy Heath adopta un papel más pronunciado. Es Heath y la baterista Connie Kay, prestada por el Modern Jazz Quartet, quienes cementan de manera precisa y firme los elementos rítmicos, permitiendo a los pianistas utilizar el espacio, la armonía, el ingenio y la sabiduría para lograr el máximo efecto. Algunos han llamado a esto un esfuerzo basado más en el truco y el showmanship, pero si usted está de acuerdo en escuchar atentamente, la profundidad y la sustancia de Evans y Brookmeyer revela un montón de alma, invención, y los músicos simplemente pasar un buen rato real. Sería bueno escuchar cualquier toma alternativa de esta maravillosa fecha.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-ivory-hunters-mw0000110601
Tracklist:
1 - Honeysuckle Rose - 5:53
2 - As Time Goes By - 6:54
3 - The Way You Look Tonight - 7:37
4 - It Could Happen To You - 7:23
5 - The Man I Love - 5:55
6 - I Got Rhythm - 8:29
Credits:
A&R – Jack Lewis
Bass – Percy Heath
Design [Cover, Inside] – Harris Lewine, Ken Braren, Paul Bacon
Drums – Connie Kay
Engineer – Dick Olmsted
Liner Notes – Ira Gitler
Photography By [Cover] – Melvin Sokolsky
Photography By [Inside Cover] – Lawrence N. Shustak
Piano – Bill Evans, Bob Brookmeyer
Producer – Jack Lewis
Notes:
Recorded March 12, 1959. NYC.
Bill Evans is in the right channel, Bob Brookmeyer is in the left channel.
Label: United Artists Records – UAL-3044
Released: 1959
Genre: Jazz
Style: Modal, Cool Jazz
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