BILL EVANS TRIO – Consecration I (Reissue) – LP – Deluxe 180g Vinyl [SEP 12]

LP – 180g Black Vinyl (2025 Reissue).

Consecration I is a posthumous live album by the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans. The recordings were captured during Evans’ final performances at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco between August 31 and September 7, 1980. Consecration 1 showcases Evans’ signature introspective style, blending lyrical phrasing with intricate harmonic progressions.

The album features Evans alongside bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe LaBarbera, forming a trio that delivered deeply expressive interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions. Tracks like You and the Night And the Music, Emily, and Someday My Prince Will Come highlight Evans’ delicate touch and masterful improvisation.

Tracklist:

Side A
1 You And The Night And The Music [6:02]
2 Emily [4:32]
3 The Two Lonely People [7:22]
4 I Do It For Your Love [6:09]

Side B
5 Re: Person I Knew [4:42]
6 Polka Dots And Moonbeams [6:28]
7 Knit For Mary F [7:06]
8 Someday My Prince Will Come [7:12]