Bill Evans – Since We Met (1974 Album) with sheet music
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“Since We Met” is a live album by jazz pianist Bill Evans with Eddie Gómez and Marty Morell recorded at the Village Vanguard in New York City in 1974, and released on the Fantasy label in 1976.
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Since We Met
Since We Met is a live album by legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans and his trio, recorded over two nights on January 11 and 12, 1974, at the iconic Village Vanguard in New York City. Produced by Helen Keane and Orrin Keepnews, the performance captures the exceptional synergy of Evans’ early-1970s lineup, showcasing a lighter, confidently assertive playing style. The recordings were later released as a full-length vinyl LP in 1976 through the Fantasy Records label.
The Lineup
This iteration of the Bill Evans Trio is celebrated for its tight-knit ensemble empathy, driven by years of consistent touring and club performances:
- Bill Evans – Piano
- Eddie Gómez – Double Bass
- Marty Morell – Drums
Track Listing
The album balances beautifully structured, familiar Evans standards with contemporary compositions, running a total length of 46:12:
- “Since We Met” – A lyrical Evans original.
- “Midnight Mood” – Written by jazz fusion pioneer Joe Zawinul.
- “See-Saw” – A lively composition by Cy Coleman.
- “Sareen Jurer” – A beautifully intricate piece written by Earl Zindars.
- “Time Remembered” – One of Evans’ most beloved, modal original compositions.
- “Turn Out the Stars” – A deeply emotional, signature Evans ballad.
- “But Beautiful” – A popular standard written by Jimmy Van Heusen.
Context & Critical Reception
The album holds special historical significance as it marks Evans’ return to recording at the Village Vanguard—exactly 13 years after his legendary 1961 sessions with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian. Critics note that while the 1961 sessions are more famous, this 1974 performance highlights a highly evolved “happy aggressiveness” and supreme confidence in his rhythm section. Critic Scott Yanow from AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, praising it as a premier example of how the trio typically sounded in an intimate club environment. Unreleased material left over from these exact same 1974 sessions was later compiled for the acclaimed posthumous release Re: Person I Knew in 1981.
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