I Remember Bill: A Tribute to Bill Evans
The lasting influence that pianist Bill Evans had on the jazz world surfaced again with Don Sebesky's 1998 tribute disc, I Remember Bill. Sebesky, the arranger-in-residence for many classic CTI recordings in the '70s, here presents a collection of Evans compositions and inspirations, including renditions of "So What" and "Blue in Green" from Miles' Kind of Blue (when Evans was in Davis' band). Featured is Sebesky's arrangement of Evan's "Epilogue." It showcases the clarinet of Eddie Daniels, whose comfort level with orchestral settings is also well-evidenced on 1995's The Five Seasons (Shanachie).--- JAZZIZ MagazineCopyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.--From JazzizThoughtful and daringly conceived one moment, lightweight and saccharine the next, arranger Sebesky's heartfelt tribute to the innovative pianist Bill Evans triumphs despite its occasional missteps. --Entertainment Weekly