Bill Evans did not burst upon the jazz scene with any great fanfare; instead, in a characteristically unassuming way, his poetic, high personal style of playing only gradually received more and more notice, until, at the time of his death in 1980, he was widely recognized as the most influential pianist in jazz. This collection features Evans's solo piano and shows him off in duos, trios, and quartets, accompanied by Stan Getz, Jim Hall, Elvin Jones, Gary Peacock, and others, all recorded in the 1960s.

Verve Jazz Masters presents an introduction to the recordings of Bill Evans. The booklet includes a biography and commentary on the songs selected.

TRACKS:
[1] Israel
[2] Here's That Rainy Day
[3] Just You, Just Me
[4] A Sleepin' Bee
[5] Let's Go Back To The Waltz
[6] Funkallero
[7] NYC's No Lark
[8] Mother of Earl
[9] Bemsha Swing
[10] Angel Face
[11] Alfie
[12] On Green Dolphin Street
[13] Quiet Now

TOTAL TIME: 67:01

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