Bill Evans Trio - Jazz Session--1972 Paris ORTF Performance

Bill Evans Trio - Jazz Session in France
1972 Paris ORTF Performance
0:00 Presentation
1:03 Quiet Now (Denny Zeitlin)
6:41 Very Early (Bill Evans)
12:09 Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma)
16:25 Time Remembered (Bill Evans)
23:04 Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill)
30:00 The intro. of Very Early

[@pierrelepley2781]

I was at this concert and still love it and Bill Evans !

[@Bitgerione]

Wow!

[@Skipperj]

That's a privilege for sure.

[@lucabombardi4861]

Pierre Lepley you were very lucky to listen it.... deep envy :)

[@SalvadorJSeda]

With all my respect, you have to be old because it seems that the concert was in the 1960's. Otherwise, you have my excuses.

[@alainveretout1839]

J'ai eu, comme vous le privilège d'assister à ce même concert au studio 104.... mais surtout à tous les concerts donnés par Bill et son trio (ou en duo avec Eddie Gomez à Juan en 75) entre 1972 et 1979 ! C'est dire si je suis impartial...s'agissant de l'un des plus grands musiciens de l'Histoire du Jazz ! Ce concert est pour moi une référence permanente de pure beauté, de musicalité, de simplicité ... avec une telle harmonie entre ces 3 grands musiciens! Le public était aux anges... et celà s'entend ! Merci au généreux donateur !

[@antoinehelwaser3366]

J’étais à ce concert à la maison de la radio en 1972. Mon père m’amenait à l’époque écouter celui qu’il considérait à juste titre comme le plus grand pianiste de jazz de tous les temps. Je possède même des photos de mon père posant à côté de bill Evans à Paris. Je l’ai ensuite revu au village vanguard a New York en 1979, le bassiste était alors marc Johnson que je préfère de loin à Eddie Gomez que je n’appréciais pas toujours. Mais mon bassiste préféré était Chuck Israël qui accompagnait bill Evans en 1965.

[@alexjazzman8684]

Bill Evans should be regarded among the greatest pianists of history. He played jazz in so higher level and his interpretations of the standards are perfect in a jazz context. He has great compositions and a great legacy in music that goes beyond jazz style.

[@algonquin1832]

Evans remained close to his background of a classically trained pianist. Even as he experimented with his interpretation of jazz music, it appears that his fans were attracted to his expressions of classical music performed with a modern touch.

[@stuartdryer1352]

That's how I see him.

[@treeman_mj]

Should be? He’s been widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists in history for some time now.

[@castinmeadows6956]

@@treeman_mj Perhaps he meant regarded as such by a wider spectrum of the public.

[@castinmeadows6956]

​@@algonquin1832 It is indeed a fascinating "interplay" of its own, isn't it? His foundational, classical-music training well-primed him for expanding the jazz idiom with his own innate uniqueness. And the jazz idiom (art as real-time creative process) freed him beyond the existing constraints of classical music. Without both, Evans's artistry would not have reached the fuller beauty, richness and power that it did. A true master. He worked within two disciplines, moving beyond both.

[@Grandpa_Moses]

No one understood music more than Bill. His phrasing has such incredible depth it's hard to believe it could exist. A 16th note pause, accenting the 5th of a chord, holding a note just long enough to let it resonate perfectly, simply no one better ever. Thank you so very kindly for sharing this amazing archive.

[@elgitar8838]

01:00 Quiet now; 06:40 Very Early; 12:10 Autumn leaves; 16:20 Time Remembered; 23:00 Someday My Prince Will Come.

[@michael-solomon]

tyty

[@kentbyron7608]

According to Wikipedia drumming master Marty Morell was the longest standing drummer in the Bill Evans Trio for eight years.

[@salchaos]

My favorite jazz pianist. I love great Oscar Peterson and Art Tatum and so many more, but Bill Evans' playing creates such an enjoyable atmosphere that evokes so much emotion. He has technique to spare, but uses it sparingly. He was always in the moment and created such beautiful music. I doubt there will be another.

[@treeman_mj]

Over the years I’ve searched far and wide for all the Bill Evans content I could hope to find on KZbin and tonight I discovered this one for the first time, another brilliant gem 👌

[@DouglasF68]

The way he leans over the keys coaxing them to melodic polyphony is astonishing.❤🎉😊

[@SergioPamiesMusic]

Eddie's sound is marvelous, and Marty's brushes are my favorite...What an artist Bill Evans...

[@robjgutie]

Thanks for the reply and I enjoyed your promo video.

[@SergioPamiesMusic]

Thank YOU for posting this wonderful video (and checking out my music).

[@MrRufioooo]

Ohhh my dear Bill your fingers move in such a way.... makes me tremble. In my eyes you are the best piano jazz player in history! Your touch its unique!!!

[@jeffreyalexander7504]

My favorite Evan's trio. Love Marty Morrell and Eddie Gomez......

[@DavidLoughry]

Thanks. I wondered who the drummer was.

[@robmurray2310]

@@DavidLoughry me too, he's superb. Can't believe i've not heard of him

[@etibarerdebili8963]

Bill Evans always is contemporary

[@thejoyofflooring751]

"Not their best concert"--hmmm. I can't get enough of this.

[@alfredoremus4409]

El trío que me mostró el camino a seguir y que me marcó mi vida de contrabajista desde el trío supremo con Scott La Faro y Paul Montian en Las secciones inolvidables del Village Vanguard.

[@SergioPamiesMusic]

Los discos anteriores también son buenísimos, me imagino que conoces Everybody Digs Bill Evans (Sam Jones y Philly Joe Jones)

[@michaeljenkins8635]

This is the Master! The best that ever did it! The sweetest Piano I have ever heard and i've heard a lot in 72 years!

[@elviajove8289]

Incomparable!

[@roburjean]

J'ai écouté tous les grands pianistes de la planete et je pèse mes mots : revenir à Bill Evans c'est comme revenir à la maison , là où mon coeur est comblé de beauté et de bonheur, au delà de la technique et de tout ce qu'on veut... C'est si profond, si parfait, si élégant...je passe ma vie avec Bill et je suis heureux...et puis, j'adore Eddie Gomez...aussi...çà chante...

[@bou059]

Ben moi , j ai quasiment arrêté d’écouter les autres pianistes depuis qu’un jour , un pote m à prêté le Double album des sessions du village vanguard. J’ai sans doute eu tort , mais bill evans … il m’aura accompagné toute ma vie.

[@josecortesrolembergfilho6783]

TOUT D'ABORD, MERCI POUR LA MAGNIFIQUE VIDEO!!! EVANS A TOUJOURS ÉTÉ LE MAITRE D'UN LIRISME MÉLODIQUE, TOUCHANT LA TRISTESSE...! SON INTERPÉTATION, TOUCHE L'ESSENCE DE NOTRE ESPRIT, QUI LÉVITE ET LÉVITE !!!😄😄😍🥰😜😜

[@philipellis4530]

Without a doubt Bill Evens was thee best pianists around in his days, its such a shame we lost him. R.I.P.

[@Zepster77]

Such a joy we had him

[@marcocarilli3522]

le voicing, la touchee aux nuances infinies, les couleurs de la batterie, le contre-point du contre-basse...le trio de Bill Evans reste un example pour nous tous, generation après generation

[@noahvale939]

This is one of the best versions of "Time Remembered", and there are several wonderful ones.

[@noahvale939]

I've heard many versions of "Time Remembered", and this is among the best. Other favorites are the one on the album "Loose Blues" with Zoot Sims and Jim Hall. Another is the trio version on which Eddie Gomez plays his solo arco. It's worth looking for.

[@williamhay812]

Definitely my favourite take of Quiet Now from Bill

[@gustavofortunato4779]

The best jazz pianist of all times....thanks Bill....God bless you

[@robkuiters]

Yes the trio was outstanding at that time. love that music!..........💚

[@anthonykane201]

"Quiet Now" Haunting, beautiful, moving. Every song he touched turned into a thing of beauty, even the ones that might sound maudlin and corny done by someone else.

[@beatricewiesner4970]

Bill Evans' soul lives on in his beautiful music. May he rest in peace. bb

[@patsnyder537]

A Genius Bill ☝🏼💯

[@golds04]

Perfect. The smile at the end of the show seems to say- Bill knew it. What a great year this was for this trio. Kudos to all three.

[@Azman.]

The best Bill trio line up!

[@Skipperj]

Eddie G. was the best soloist IMO.I like his pickup under the fingerboard.He has recognizable style.Within a couple of bar into a tune,I can usually say "yeah that's Eddie Gomez alright".

[@GAB65able]

In this video plays Eddie gut strings ? I think yes.

Yes.

[@vychan3708]

That's a dynamic mic, and those are gut strings. So no pickup, technically speaking.

[@elviajove8289]

Definitely one of my favorite bassist along with Charlie Haden, Charles Mingus and Jaco Pastorius

[@brianmoylan1671]

Dripping with style and class , this is Art with human finger prints weaved in Gold!

[@spacemanbose]

16:25 what an amazing version of Time Remembered! ! i love the latin groove used in few bars of Bill's solo!

[@joaquinfuentespiano]

es maravilloso

[@briankehew579]

The ROUNDEST notes ever to come out of a piano come from Bill Evans.

[@FrankDeruyck]

timeless beauty

[@34skidoo1]

Superb!

[@jangunnarolsen5946]

One Word: GREAT!

[@elviajove8289]

Outstanding!

[@miscellanyman263]

My all-time favorite jazz trio. I wonder if Eddie and Marty ever get together still? Rest in Peace, Dear Bill. Thanks for posting this.

[@d3a1990]

My gosh... He's simply the best. The way he swings is out of this world. So sophisticated. So inspiring.

[@sergeycz1]

Amazing!

[@selilelbi8342]

Quel talent puriste!!!!!!

[@HEADSUPBERKELEY]

Thank you so much for posting this. I love Bill Evans and Eddie Gomez so fabulous always feel better just listening to them

[@MrRickywallace]

Great concert!

[@Keefralei]

Exquisite

[@HHIslandRealtor]

Absolutely Amazing performance of Time Remembered - no one likes him or ever will be!

[@gustavofortunato4779]

EXQUISITO,,,ELEGANTE...REALMENTE UN PLACER ESCUCHAR, A MI GUSTO, AL MEJOR DE TODOS LOS PIANISTAS DE JAZZ....HOY LO ES KEITH JARRETT....GRACIAS A QUIEN SUBIO ESTE VIDEO!!!!

[@snaaptaker]

Wonderful post. Thanks so much.BTW, although the info in the video says that the first tune, "Quiet Now", was written by Bill, it was actually written by Denny Zeitlin. I will say, however, that just about everything Bill played ended up sounding like he wrote it--which, IMO, is how it oughta be. I luvvit!! ☺

[@stuartdryer1352]

snaaptaker I was about to post that too. Denny's version is very different and also fantastic. It's a hard tune.

[@heyheymama8268]

J'aime beaucoup ce Bill Evance..

[@TheEleatic]

I could listen to Bill Evans, Miles Davis ("Cool"), and Sarah Vaughan ForEVER.

[@robjgutie]

0:00 Presentation 1:03 Quiet Now (Denny Zeitlin) 6:41 Very Early (Bill Evans) 12:09 Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma) 16:25 Time Remembered (Bill Evans) 23:04 Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill)

[@joelfalcon1942]

Thanks for sharing this great piece...

[@abby4410]

Merci robjgutie , nous espérons que le reste des 3 volumes ne va pas tarder . A chaque version de Autumn Leaves , Gomez se défoule : terrifiante la basse !

[@robjgutie]

+abby4410 I'll look for them

[@robjgutie]

www.ina.fr/video/I05056455/en-concert-a-la-maison-de-l-ortf-video.html

[@robjgutie]

I could not find the other videos but they released a cd: 'Complete February 1972 Paris ORTF Performance Bill Evans Trio"

[@darioraulrey6698]

I have heard Evans since 1965. I think that Eddie Gómez after Scott LaFaro esa The perfect partner flor hum. R.I.P. Master!!!( Was The perfect partner for hum)

[@BudhaXIII]

Bill "Chopin of jazz" Evans. Enough said.

[@muserik]

Eddie simply burns, What a delight!

[@faruzurtev2284]

"Quiet Now" was composed by Denny Zeitlin.

[@pifpafponto]

Master 👏👏👏

[@rnethercutt]

Thanks for another Bill Evans concert video....They are ALL appreciated.

[@alvistd2168]

He did have a way of making ever piano sound like the same one. Technique, what did Miles say:like waterfalls

[@mariopla9597]

Excelente concierto.Esta épica de Evans es soberbia

[@ruivog]

Thank you.

[@Philhip29]

I love Marty Morell's playing. I think he was the best drummer for Bill.

[@peterj.andros3996]

Agreed! Much superior to Paul Motian, who I always thought was a metronome on automatic. Hasn't much improved in his old age, either. This was one of Evans' best trios. Really outstanding. Bill always seemed to have a grudge against Marty Morell, always had a hard time giving this gentleman much deserved accolades. A really great jazz drummer!

[@mortweiss3151]

Your right about Paul, since the cat's dead!

[@FrankDeruyck]

very true

[@stuartdryer1352]

Yes. I liked Larry Bunker too.

[@2000Walden]

Larry Bunker was even better !

[@highvibee]

Merci Thanks 💕

[@robjgutie]

ขอบคุณครับ

[@gustavofortunato4779]

la nejor version de autumm leaves ,,,a traves del tiempo, se la llevo el gran Bill.....lejos...lo mejor.....si le haces escuchar esto a quien no sabe de jazz, te constestara que le agrada,,,,seguramente

[@theopaopa1]

fabuloso, como siempre bill y sus trios, todos excelentes (aunque yo prefiera al primero de todos...)

[@pianzuk]

The Concert date was 01 April 1972

[@Blinglover]

Bill had beautiful hands.

[@noahvale939]

+Blinglover His hands were bloated from drug use. He used them beautifully, but saying they were beautiful looking is a little silly.

[@johnmurchison2946]

His hands were bloated from his liver, and an almost life long bout with low grade hepatitis. His earlier heroin use only made it worse. By the way, he was drug free during the early 70's when this concert was performed. Actually was for this entire period up into the mid to late 70's when he got into cocaine. Beautiful hands...Beautiful jazz pianist! The BEST. murch

[@irenedestasio]

semplicemente divino

[@gustavofortunato4779]

im-pre-sio-nan-te!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SapphicTwist]

Holy Shit. Best Live Evans ever? I mean he even made Time Remembered fun! This was during that golden time when the Gomez trio was still fresh, and on a good night, Evans could play like A GOD. Whoever convinced him to eventually give up the swinging attack he uses here on Someday my Prince Will Come... well, it's a shame. Unfortunately, the exciting pulse of this set all but disappeared in his later years... :(

[@patsnyder537]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻💯

[@franckdebank]

"Quiet Now"is a Denny Zeitlin's composition

[@elviajove8289]

Just beautiful!

[@lanechange2795]

Good pianists make me sit down and play. Great pianists make me sit down and play, and then realize how much better I need to be.

[@robjgutie]

I hear you

[@mrpeel3239]

Marty Morrell was the most musical of all of Evans' drummers; he was also a pianist.

[@roadrocket7]

Thank you. Totally agree. I still love Paul Motian. This great clip shows Marty's virtuosity.

[@tvine1]

Bill was big pissed in his solo on Time Remembered. He does that when the piano is out tune - which it was.

[@michaelchapman4955]

Evans was so inside in all his recordings & performances...

[@twtw7134]

His improv on “Prince” around 24:13 is breathtaking. How could he invent these beautifully complex passages and perform them flawlessly going at 150 mph?

[@briankehew579]

Yes, and could not be more musical; never loses sight of a melody in the speed, either.

[@bobmoses9229]

Exquisite timeless greatness. Is that Marty Morell on drums? His playing is so graceful and delicate.

[@DORAEMONG0]

💜

[@michaelhayes6887]

I played "Time Remembered" and this is a beautiful version, as are other songs of his from this period I also played, and he did here. He invented Ravel, Debussy, and Satie into jazz. The whole classical harmonic incorporation of impressionism in classical music to jazz comes from him. His drug problem always reduces my opinion of his musical genius. Because it's sad. And it needs to get out of music. It does not make you better.

[@paulomartinsbaixo]

Eddie Gomez is Amazing!!!

[@cafegrisi]

the Un-compared jazz piano players that I know of ,,,,,Father of Jarret , Mehldau ................ the GOD gifted musician. Ad eddie gomez ? another gift. and ........bill evans foi aquele que mais chegou pertinho pertinho da harmonia sofisticada antes dela despencar cachoeira erudita abaixo !!!.

[@MikeNichols50]

Note: Drop out in "Very Early" occurs @ 7:18 approx...

[@trismegistus7758]

This is what Debussy would sound like in a Jazz setting.

[@hank1519]

Impressionistic jazz.

[@markbridwell8972]

Yea ! let's not forget ol' Claude _ _

[@elviajove8289]

Or even Ravel!

[@robjgutie]

here is a link to allmusic.com with complete info on this concert. www.allmusic.com/album/complete-february-1972-paris-ortf-performance-mw0000358163

[@MrMarcbmont]

Esta composição é do Denny Zeitlin, grande pianista, compositor, psiquiatra, inventor. Toca tanto, quanto o Bill. Confiram....... .kzbin.info/www/bejne/en7JXo2qnJV6j68

[@mcmike100]

The trio gone all hippie.

[@charsibaba6960]

Lol ‘72 baby! Was really still part of the 60’s culturally . Long hair lol

[@jiyujizai]

😀💙🌱🌾

[@sixstringcity3931]

Gomez!

[@pocopico7409]

Is there a set list available anywhere in comments?

[@robjgutie]

All the tunes are familiar, but I can make a list. thanks for the comment

[@pocopico7409]

@@robjgutie​​⁠: Thanks so much, for doing that, and especially the timestamps! 😊

[@JarodJesus]

5:22 That reference

[@sitarnut]

The side views of Eddie remind me of Sergio Mendez.

[@peterandreadakis3851]

Yeah, and that's where the comparisons ends!

[@musiconlyplease98]

maybe in another 100 years

[@robjgutie]

Maybe this life

[@luizneto3453]

Clássic!

[@LEODIMARpianist]

Bravi...Leonardo di maro KZbin jazz PIANIST COMPOSER

[@michaelhoward7009]

Can anyone share if this is commercially available on dvd, and if so which?

[@robjgutie]

I got from www.ina.fr/ - they just sent the file, the same as here

[@robjgutie]

I don't think it's on DVD but there is a CD of the performance "Complete February 1972 Paris ORTF Performance Bill Evans Trio" and this clip is from: www.ina.fr/video/I05056455/en-concert-a-la-maison-de-l-ortf-video.html.

[@wwamarquart]

One of the greastest piano players that I know of.

[@RADSQUID123]

Greatest + Greasiest ;)

[@elviajove8289]

That ever lived!

[@34skidoo1]

Quiet now is by Danny Zeitlin not by Evans

[@risboturbide9396]

The longest suicide in history... RIP Bill Evans 🍻

[@canbariscan]

whats up with all those disco styles those years?

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

trying to look a little cool, and get laid. pretty normal behavior.

[@robjgutie]

Check out Bill Evans Trio Live at The Jazz Set 1972 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXqvq2ejo5aSa7s