Evans: Symbiosis

Evans: Symbiosis

ASIN: B000001E6Q

On this CD: 1. Symbiosis
Composed by Claus Ogermann
with Eddie Gomez, Bill Evans
Conducted by Claus Ogermann

Tracks:

1st Movement (Moderato, Various Tempi): a
1st Movement (Moderato, Various Tempi): b
1st Movement (Moderato, Various Tempi): c
2nd Movement (Largo, Andante, Maestoso, Largo): a
2nd Movement (Largo, Andante, Maestoso, Largo): b

Customer Reviews:

Amazing work...rewarding experience!.......2006-12-05

Why this one has been out of print for so long is a mystery.
This is a complex symphony, a real 'symbiosis' of classical and jazz. I must admit it took me a while to get into it. I was too lazy or didnt have the patience at that time. It stands now as one of my favorite piece of music. The 1st movement is absolutely mindblowing. Evans plays and Ogerman's orchestra backing is simply exquisiste.
Too bad this reissue doesnt come with the nice original cover art from 1974 though. Enough words, GET IT!!!!!!!

Symbiosis Indeed.......2006-05-04

This neglected work was one I heard just after high school in the mid-1970's. I fell in love with it then, as I was already a huge fan of Bill Evans. What I did not forsee was the integration of the wonderful score and orchestral arrangments by Claus Ogerman and Evans' playing, including long passages on the Fender Rhodes electric piano. I had thought of the Rhodes as a "fusion" instrument, where fusion implies rock + jazz, but this is more classical music + jazz = Symbiosis! I lost the vinyl record but just got the CD through Amazon. Unfortunately there are no liner notes, so other than knowing it is the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, I don't know who is playing bass and drums. If you know, please post a message, ok?

Symbiosis.......2004-09-16

This is one of my favorite jazz recordings, it is a masterpiece. I don't understand why it doesn't stay in print. It is different from many other Bill Evans' recordings because of course it has all of the orchestration to answer Mr. Evans' brilliant and austere poetry.

Third stream classic!.......2003-02-06

This cd is really amazing. Claus Ogermann's compositions and arranging are top notch, and the music touches on some of Evans' past piano work with George Russell and Miles Davis. The 2nd movement's track 4 is truly one of my favorite Bill Evans performances. The space he creates while playing with such stark emotion is simply breathtaking.

The cd as a whole sounds great, and all of the pieces are excellent. The 2nd movement is more what Evans was exploring at the time, very introspective, while the 1st movement reminds me of the George Russell albums that Evans played a prominent role on. Also, this trio of his is really shortchanged by a lot of people. Eddie Gomez and Marty Morrell are simply fantastic on this cd. I would put this cd in my top 5 Bill Evans albums of all time!!

Maybe the best piece of music no one's heard of........1999-05-07

I first stumbled across this album in the mid '70s while in college. I was ecstatic to find it available now on CD. The melding of Bill Evans' impeccable piano and keyboard interpretations with the innovative orchestration (basically a classic orchestra plus jazz rhythm section and winds) produced a work of art I've never tired of listening to. Claus Ogermann's score is at times mesmerizing, and the final climax and release is as satisfying as any work of music I can think of. The only negative I can cite is a few slightly sloppy passages in the wind instruments, but really only to the degree that it feels like a live performance (i.e. not significant enough for me to give less than a 5-star rating).

Average customer rating:

Bill Evans trio----Orchestrated
The only recording I know of of this great music

Symbiosis (Limited Edition)
Bill Evans
Manufacturer: Polyg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056P97
Release Date: 2000-11-22

Album Details

Japanese version featuring a limited LP style sleeve cover. 24 bit digitally remastered.

Customer Reviews:

Bill Evans trio----Orchestrated.......2001-10-30

This is an excellent orchestrated jazz album that has great passages and a great overall cohesion. A true undervalued album.

The only recording I know of of this great music.......2001-05-02

I first had this album on vinyl when I won it from my college's radio station back in the late '70s. I knew next to nothing about Bill Evans and absolutely nothing about the composer. I played it the afternoon I got it, then immediately played it again - I was totally entranced by it. Years later I replaced it with another vinyl copy when my original had become worn out. A couple years ago I was ecstatic to find it on CD and ordered it immediately.

This music is a very successful integration of jazz and modern symphonic styles and idioms. Evans' playing is impeccable and always tasty, the rhythm section complements his playing well, and it is all beautifully wrapped up with a string orchestra augmented by some talented jazz horn players. This recording would make my *very* short list of music I'd want with me if stranded on a deserted island. The finale never fails to leave me totally satisfied with its wonderful climax and resolution.

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