Entirely solo date from late 1968, most likely released in early 1970, with Bill Evans' piano genius laid bare on a set of five standards. After a solo track here and there on previous albums, and a pair of records featuring overdubbed pianos, this was his first full-length with no backing at all. Alone works well in Evans letting himself stretch out, not least on the fourteen-minute Never Let Me Go that took up all of the original second side. This expanded reissue includes 40 minutes of additional music: two unreleased numbers and alternate takes of the full album, for maximum immersion in Evans Alone.
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Bill Evans at SGTG:
Thank you very much Alan for this magnificent album and have a happy holiday season.
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