Description
Offered for sale is a Japanese pressing of Undercurrent by Bill Evans and Jim Hall, including the original obi.
About this copy: This copy of Undercurrent is a 1976 Japanese pressing on the United Artists label of an LP that was originally issued in 1962.
The cover is VG++ with light ring wear. Note: This version of the LP does not have a gatefold cover.
The obi is VG++ with a few minor wrinkles. The insert is VG++ with slight discoloration from age.
The disc is M- and looks unplayed. Beautiful disc!
A nice copy of a terrific LP and one of our all-time favorite album covers.
Background: After the unexpected death of bassist Scott Le Faro in 1961, Bill Evans started looking for some things to do away from the trio format.
In 1962, he teamed up with guitarist Jim Hall to create Undercurrent.
Allmusic.com gave Undercurrent a 4 star review:
Other than four piano solos from April 4, 1962, this set was pianist Bill Evans’ first recordings after a hiatus caused by bassist Scott LaFaro’s tragic death in a car accident. The first of two meetings on record in a duo format with guitarist Jim Hall, the collaborations are often exquisite. Both Evans and Hall had introspective and harmonically advanced styles along with roots in hard-swinging bebop. There is more variety than expected on the fine set with some cookers, ballads, waltzes, and even some hints at classical music. Recommended.
| Country of origin: | Japan |
| Size: | 12″ |
| Record Label: | Solid State |
| Catalog Number: |
LAX-3112 |
| Year of Release: | 1976 |
| Format: | Stereo |
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