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Chuck Mitchell's avatar

For me, the Bill Evans sessions are the zenith of an amazing life. That mournful “oh well” in the refrain of “Some Other Time” is for me an almost unbearable moment of heartbreak. But transcendent at the same time. I avoid cliche at all costs, but this is truly the end of an era. He’s the last guy.

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ETHAN IVERSON's avatar

Thanks Chuck. You are probably right

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Anthony B. Creamer III's avatar

Out of This World (Arlen/Mercer) TB with Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Elvin Jones. 1964. TT is too.

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ETHAN IVERSON's avatar

Thanks Tony! Great record

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Jane Troy's avatar

An experience that was wonderful for you and a lovely story for those of us reading it.

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ETHAN IVERSON's avatar

Thanks so much, Jane!

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