Let's talk about Gil Evans

Hadn't heard this Burrell album! 'Lotus Land' could easily fit on *The Individualism Of* album, and there's no higher praise. That and *Out of the Cool* are both genius records.

xpost more collabs: Also, several favorable mentions on here of Paris Blues, his duet album w Steve Lacey, which is good, though Gil asks that we excuse his "arranger's piano," which does sound like rusty bedsprings for Steve's soprano sax acrobatics, but I enjoy that affect.
Otherwise,

The only Gil I haven't liked (also haven't listened in forever) is another from the late 80s, Golden Hair, with Laurent Cugny's Big Band Lumiere. "Glacial" and then some, putting me right to sleep as escape. Waking up long enough to know it's still playing. But 3 stars from Allmusic, so hey.
--dow

Yeah, grab a coffee and listen.

individualism been getting some extra love recently since wayne shorter passed. not that it wasn't always great, just surrounded by some heavier hitters.

thanks for stuff to look into. struggled w/steve lacy in the past, but perhaps reappraisal with a better attitude is needed.

this is a fucking bop icymi-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH7JdtXrWQM
astrud gilberto arr by gil evans - "maria quiet" (1965)

she's one of the best terrible singers ever, lol. love her voice.

Good point.