The exquisite balance of lyricism and tension created by jazz conversations
A modern jazz piece performed by Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans, featuring a close interplay between light rhythms and introspective piano.
Adderley's soulful tone and Evans' limpid touch resonate with each other, creating an air of deep concentration and introspection. The melody is simple yet richly nuanced, and the flow of improvisation is imbued with meticulous structural beauty. In "Waltz For Debby," the sensibilities of both artists blend, creating a tension within the gentle lyricism. The light rhythms created by bassist Percy Heath and drummer Connie Kay serve as a framework for the dialogue between the two. The recording is crystal clear, revealing even the air between the sounds. This album perfectly combines the lyricism and structure of modern jazz, and will remain a timeless standard.
A:
1)
Waltz For Debby
2)
Goodbye
3)
Who Cares?
4)
Venice
B:
1)
Toy
2)
Elsa
3)
Nancy (With The Laughing Face)
4)
Know What I Mean?
Alto Saxophone - Julian "Cannonball" Adderley
Bass - Percy Heath
Cover [Sculpture] - Bertha Schaefer Gallery
Design [Album Design] - Ken Deardoff
Drums - Connie Kay
Engineer [Recording Engineer] - Bill Stoddard
Lacquer Cut By - KPG
Liner Notes - Joe Goldberg
Liner Notes [On obi] - DownBeat
Mastered By [All-analog Mastering From The Original Tapes By] - Kevin Gray
Photography By [Back-liner Photos By] - Steve Schapiro
