Review by Daniel Gioffre
Although the Scott LaFaro-Paul Motian lineup of the Bill Evans Trio is generally considered to be the strongest, Chuck Israels and Larry Bunker make a strong case of their own on At Shelly's Manne-Hole, a 1964 release that finds the entire band in classic form. This particular trio may lack some of the sheer combustive force of the better-known lineup, but it is, if possible, even more sensitive, melancholic, and nostalgic than the previous band. The leadoff track, "Isn't It Romantic," is one of Evans' finest moments, with the gently swinging theme leading into a strong, if restrained, solo from Israels. Over Bunker's sensitive brush work, Evans comments briefly and beautifully on the theme before returning to the head. The band's readings of such classics as "'Round Midnight," "Stella By Starlight," and "All the Things You Are" are wonderful, but it is the lesser-known tracks, such as "Swedish Pastry" and the aforementioned "Isn't It Romantic," that makes this recording so valuable. Jazz is rarely as sensitive or as melodic as this. Another classic from Bill Evans and company. https://www.allmusic.com/album/at-shellys-manne-hole-live-in-hollywood-ca-may-14-19-1963--mw0000204082
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Crítica de Daniel Gioffre
Aunque la formación Scott LaFaro-Paul Motian del Bill Evans Trio se considera generalmente como la más fuerte, Chuck Israels y Larry Bunker hacen un fuerte caso por su cuenta en At Shelly's Manne-Hole, un lanzamiento de 1964 que encuentra a toda la banda en forma clásica. Puede que a este trío en particular le falte algo de la fuerza arrolladora de la formación más conocida, pero es, si cabe, aún más sensible, melancólico y nostálgico que la banda anterior. El tema principal, «Isn't It Romantic», es uno de los mejores momentos de Evans, con un tema de suave balanceo que da paso a un solo potente, aunque contenido, de Israels. Sobre la sensible pincelada de Bunker, Evans comenta breve y bellamente el tema antes de volver a la cabeza. Las lecturas de la banda de clásicos como «'Round Midnight», «Stella By Starlight» y «All the Things You Are» son maravillosas, pero son los temas menos conocidos, como «Swedish Pastry» y el ya mencionado «Isn't It Romantic», los que hacen que esta grabación sea tan valiosa. El jazz rara vez es tan sensible o tan melódico como esto. Otro clásico de Bill Evans y compañía. https://www.allmusic.com/album/at-shellys-manne-hole-live-in-hollywood-ca-may-14-19-1963--mw0000204082
Tracks:
| A1 | Isn't It Romantic | 4:34 | |
| A2 | The Boy Next Door | 5:14 | |
| A3 | Wonder Why | 5:05 | |
| A4 | Swedish Pastry | 5:35 | |
| B1 | Our Love Is Here To Stay | 4:41 | |
| B2 | 'Round Midnight | 8:50 | |
| B3 | Stella By Starlight | 4:50 | |
| B4 | Blues In "F" | 5:05 |
Credits:
Bill Evans (piano);
Chuck Isreals (bass);
Larry Bunker (drums).
1965
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