Question re: Turn Out The Stars

[CraigP]

I'd like recommendations on 8-10 tracks that I should download from Bill Evans' Turn Out The Stars set. I know there was an Artist's Choice single CD, but I can't tell which version of each song was selected for that. Also, the various versions of Nardis aren't available as individual downloads. If those posting can include track times so I can tell which version, it will be much appreciated!

[kh1958]

Coincidentally, I just finished listening to this set/transferring favorite tracks to iTunes this morning. I had rather mixed feelings about this set. I generally didn't care for the uptempo pieces. But some of the slower pieces/ballads on the set are rather beautiful. The versions of Nardis all feature long and (in my opinion) tedious bass (I'm not really a Marc Johnson fan) and drum solos. But the following ten tracks are beautiful and enjoyable.:

My Foolish Heart 4:11

Quiet Now 5:12

Your Story 3:59

Person I Knew 4:32

The Two Lonely People 7:08

Time Remembered 5:37

Polka Dots and Moonbeams 5:59

Knit for Mary F 6:35

Emily 4:17

Minha 3:18

[CraigP]

Thanks KH. If I told you I generally like more uptempo pieces, would that change your list?

[kh1958]

I couldn't help then; using that criteria, it was pretty much all the same to me.

[jdw]

  On 7/4/2012 at 3:58 PM, CraigP said:

I know there was an Artist's Choice single CD, but I can't tell which version of each song was selected for that.

Here's discographical info for the 1 CD compilation I found a few years ago in Phil Bailey's essay at www2.selu.edu. I remember checking Bailey's info against the Mosaic set's discography at the time and I didn't see any conflicts. But I don't own the compilation CD and can't verify the info 100%:

Bill Evans - "The Artist's Choice: Highlights From Turn Out The Stars" (Warner Bros. 9 46425-2, 1996)

01. Bill's Hit Tune (June 4, 1980, 1st Set)

02. My Foolish Heart (June 5, 1980, 2nd Set)

03. Turn Out The Stars (June 6, 1980, 1st Set)

04. Like Someone In Love (June 8, 1980, 3rd Set)

05. The Two Lonely People (June 6, 1980, 1st Set)

06. Laurie (June 6, 1980, 1st Set)

07. Yet Ne'er Broken (June 6, 1980, 3rd Set)

08. I Do It For Your Love, (June 6, 1980, 3rd Set)

09. Nardis - [excerpt] (June 5, 1980, 2nd Set)

This single CD compilation features Evans' original choices of performances for release

John

Vancouver BC

[CraigP]

Thanks John, that's helpful.

[Pete C]

  On 7/4/2012 at 9:05 PM, jdw said:

This single CD compilation features Evans' original choices of performances for release

And it convinced me to buy the full set.

I love all the different Nardises.

Edited July 5, 2012 by Pete C

[CraigP]

I was afraid it would come to "you need the whole set"

[David Ayers]

  On 7/5/2012 at 1:31 AM, CraigP said:

I was afraid it would come to "you need the whole set"

What else do you expect on this board!

Edited July 5, 2012 by David Ayers

[six string]

I just found the whole enchilada for less than thirty dollars so of course, I bought it.

[CraigP]

Well, aren't you special?

[GA Russell]

  On 7/19/2012 at 7:30 PM, six string said:

I just found the whole enchilada for less than thirty dollars so of course, I bought it.

six string, would you like to share the link with us so that others can share in your find?

[six string]

  On 7/19/2012 at 10:27 PM, GA Russell said:

  On 7/19/2012 at 7:30 PM, six string said:

I just found the whole enchilada for less than thirty dollars so of course, I bought it.

six string, would you like to share the link with us so that others can share in your find?

I apologize for not seeing this earlier but I bought it at a brick and mortar shop in town so there was only one copy. Had there been more, I would have left a link for everyone. I'm not the kind of guy that would crow about something like that without sharing in the good fortune if it was available. The store was having a moving sale so the $36 price tag was reduced another 25% which made it irresistable. Is $36 a good price for it? I haven't been watching this one at all as I made a concious decision not to get it when it was released as I had so much Bill Evans and didn't feel I needed anymore but then many years passed and it had been so long since I heard any "new" music by him that I got weak and changed my mind especially at that price.

Edited July 29, 2012 by six string

[jazzbo]

The box set was reissued in 2009 in digipaks and was available for about 34 to 40; amazon.com has it now for 35 new, 29 used.

[six string]

  On 7/26/2012 at 9:34 PM, jazzbo said:

The box set was reissued in 2009 in digipaks and was available for about 34 to 40; amazon.com has it now for 35 new, 29 used.

That's what I got (digipaks) I guess. I didn't know it had been reissued.

[jazzbo]

Yes, it had been out of print for a spell.

GREAT MUSIC!

[six string]

  On 7/29/2012 at 4:53 AM, jazzbo said:

Yes, it had been out of print for a spell.

GREAT MUSIC!

Indeed! After a self made hold on buying Bill Evans product after many years of "catching up" I have found myself binging on his output released after his passing. In just the last three months I bought the above box, the Keystone Korner set (The Last Waltz) and most recently the Top Of The Gate recording which I bought on vinyl. It's amazing how strong his playing was on those two from his last summer.

[CraigP]

How is the Top of The Gate set?

[six string]

I really like the Top Of The Gate set and that's not one of my favorite trios from Bill's ouevre. It's a very energetic set overall and the sound quality is very good. I have the vinyl version and I've only played it twice so far. I've held off playing it anymore until I can set aside the time to put it on cdr to have for the car or when I'm listening but not able to sit in front of the stereo to flip the record every 10 or 15 minutes. I was reluctant initially because with a few exceptions I've never liked the Verve era very much, prefering the Riverside and Warner Bros. albums much more. I caved once I saw a copy at the store and I'm glad I did. There really is some good playing on the album.

[Valeria Victrix]

  On 8/1/2012 at 8:58 PM, six string said:

  On 7/29/2012 at 4:53 AM, jazzbo said:

Yes, it had been out of print for a spell.

GREAT MUSIC!

Indeed! After a self made hold on buying Bill Evans product after many years of "catching up" I have found myself binging on his output released after his passing. In just the last three months I bought the above box, the Keystone Korner set (The Last Waltz) and most recently the Top Of The Gate recording which I bought on vinyl. It's amazing how strong his playing was on those two from his last summer.

I agree wholeheartedly. I also very much enjoy The Secret Sessions box set.

Just found this link here.

[Pete C]

  On 8/14/2012 at 12:08 PM, Valeria Victrix said:

I also very much enjoy The Secret Sessions box set.

It's good stuff, but with so much live Evans in better sound I rarely listen to it.

[John L]

  On 8/14/2012 at 1:58 PM, Pete C said:

  On 8/14/2012 at 12:08 PM, Valeria Victrix said:

I also very much enjoy The Secret Sessions box set.

It's good stuff, but with so much live Evans in better sound I rarely listen to it.

Same here. In addition to the substandard sound, I prefer the earlier and later periods in Evans' career to that that covered by the Secret Sessions.

[Valeria Victrix]

  On 8/14/2012 at 1:58 PM, Pete C said:

  On 8/14/2012 at 12:08 PM, Valeria Victrix said:

I also very much enjoy The Secret Sessions box set.

It's good stuff, but with so much live Evans in better sound I rarely listen to it.

What can I say? I like it all! To my mind he's a bit more 'unfettered' on these sides. It shows a different side to his playing, and as I have a fair bit of time to listen to music fortunately I don't have to 'triage'.