Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Stan Getz & Bill Evans

Stan Getz & Bill Evans: A Lost Masterpiece from May 1964

Stan Getz & Bill Evans documents a historic encounter between two of jazz's greatest artists, recorded in May 1964 but not released until 1974—a decade-long wait that makes this album one of jazz's most intriguing "lost" recordings. These sessions, captured at the legendary Rudy van Gelder studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, showcase Stan Getz's lyrical tenor saxophone in intimate dialogue with Bill Evans' introspective, harmonically sophisticated piano work. Produced by Creed Taylor, the album captures both musicians at their warmest and most inspired, with Getz displaying his characteristic lyricism while Evans brings subtle brooding undercurrents that deepen the emotional landscape. Supported by an all-star rhythm section featuring Elvin Jones' nuanced drumming and the complementary bass work of Ron Carter and Richard Davis, this album represents a rare documented collaboration of two jazz giants working in perfect musical conversation.

Features

• Lost Masterpiece: Recorded in 1964, not released until 1974
• Historic Collaboration: Stan Getz (Tenor Saxophone) and Bill Evans (Piano) in intimate duet setting
• All-Star Rhythm Section: Elvin Jones (Drums), Ron Carter & Richard Davis (Bass)
• Rudy van Gelder Recording: Captured at the legendary Englewood Cliffs studio
• Seven Essential Tracks of Bossa Nova and Jazz Standards
• Produced by Creed Taylor for Verve Records

Musicians

• Stan Getz: Tenor Saxophone
• Bill Evans: Piano
• Ron Carter: Bass (May 5, 1964 session)
• Richard Davis: Bass (May 6, 1964 session)
• Elvin Jones: Drums

Tracklist

• Side A
  1. Desafinado
  2. Samba Dees Days
  3. O Pato
  4. Samba Triste
• Side B
  5. Samba De Uma Nota So
  6. E Luxo So
  7. Baia

Recording & Release Details

• Recording Date: May 5-6, 1964
• Recording Location: Rudy van Gelder's Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
• Original Release Date: 1974 (10 years after recording)
• Record Label: Verve Records
• Producer: Creed Taylor
• Subtitle: Previously Unreleased Recordings
• Reissue: Acoustic Sounds Series by Universal Music Enterprises

Specifications

• Format: 180g Audiophile Vinyl LP
• Pressing: Quality Record Pressings (QRP)
• Mastering: From original analog tapes
• Packaging: Stoughton Printing gatefold sleeve with tip-on jacket
• Manufacturing: Made in Czech Republic
• Genres: Bossa Nova, Jazz, Cool Jazz, Piano Jazz

Notes

• This album represents a rarely documented studio session between two jazz legends working together in an intimate small-group setting
• The 10-year gap between recording and release makes these previously unreleased recordings a valuable addition to both artists' discographies
• Stan Getz's warm, lyrical tone contrasts beautifully with Bill Evans' introspective, harmonic sophistication
• The rhythm section of Elvin Jones and the dual bass approaches (Carter and Davis) demonstrates the collaborative spirit of this session
• Features bossa nova standards and jazz interpretations that remain timeless expressions of musical dialogue
• The Acoustic Sounds reissue series provides definitive audiophile-grade mastering of this historically significant recording
• Essential for collectors of Stan Getz, Bill Evans, and classic jazz recordings from the golden age of the Verve label