Moon Beams is a Jazz album by The Bill Evans Trio, originally released in 1962. On Gatefold: 86 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Cool Jazz
- velvety
- intimate
- smoky
About
With bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian, Bill Evans developed a piano trio that achieved unprecedented interplay. After LaFaro’s untimely death in mid-1961, Evans suffered from depression before recruiting Chuck Israels (ex–Eric Dolphy, George Russell) in early 1962. <i>Moon Beams</i>, recorded that May and June, was the trio’s debut and features all ballads. The modal Evans original “Re: Person I Knew” finds his playing more assertive, with Israels providing a steady yet nimble presence. “Polka Dots and Moonbeams” is taken at a deliberate, explorative tempo. The standards “I Fall in Love Too Easily” and “It Might as Well Be Spring” are performed with care. Motian’s brushwork is sublime on the former, and Evans and Israels demonstrate a simpatico connection on the latter.
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Tracklist
- 1Re: Person I Knew (Remastered 2025)5:45
- 2Polka Dots And Moonbeams (Remastered 2025)5:01
- 3I Fall In Love Too Easily (Remastered 2025)2:42
- 4Stairway To The Stars (Remastered 2025)4:51
- 5If You Could See Me Now (Remastered 2025)4:29
- 6It Might As Well Be Spring (Remastered 2025)6:05
- 7In Love In Vain (Remastered 2025)5:00
- 8Very Early (Remastered 2025)5:03
Credits
Performers
- Chuck IsraelsBASS DOUBLE BASS
- Paul MotianDRUMS
- Bill EvansPIANO
11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 86 pressings tracked on Gatefold