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The Complete Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Recordings |  | Artists: Tony Bennett, Bill Evans
Label: Decca (UMO)
Category: Music
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 9590
Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Running Time: 153 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 31281
UPC: 888072312814
EAN: 0888072312814
ASIN: B001UE27X8
Release Date: July 27, 2009
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Young And Foolish | | • | The Touch Of Your Lips | | • | Some Other Time | | • | When In Rome | | • | We'll Be Together Again | | • | My Foolish Heart | | • | Waltz For Debby | | • | But Beautiful | | • | Days of Wine and Roses | | • | The Bad And The Beautiful | | • | Lucky To Be Me | | • | Make Someone Happy | | • | You're Nearer | | • | A Child Is Born | | • | The Two Lonely People | | • | You Don't Know What Love Is - Tony Bennett | | • | Maybe September | | • | Lonely Girl | | • | You Must Believe In Spring | | • | Who Can I Turn To? | | • | Dream Dancing |
Disc 2
| • | Young And Foolish | | • | The Touch Of Your Lips | | • | Some Other Time | | • | When In Rome | | • | Waltz For Debby | | • | The Bad and The Beautiful (alternate take 1) | | • | The Bad and the Beautiful (alternate take 2) | | • | Make Someone Happy (alternate take 5) | | • | You're Nearer (alternate take 9) | | • | A Child Is Born (alternate take 2) | | • | A Child Is Born (alternate take 7) | | • | The Two Lonely People (alternate take 5) | | • | You Don't Know What Love Is (alternate take 16) | | • | You Don't Know What Love Is (alternate take 18) | | • | Maybe September (alternate take 5) | | • | Maybe September (alternate take 8) | | • | Lonely Girl (alternate take 1) | | • | You Must Believe in Spring (alternate take 1) | | • | You Must Believe in Spring (alternate take 4) | | • | Who Can I Turn To (alternate take 6) |
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TONY BENNETT MEETS BILL EVANS FOR STUNNING SIMPLICITY ALIGNED TO GREAT ARTISTRY July 28, 2009
A. POLLOCK (PLYMOUTH, DEVON United Kingdom)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Celebrating one of the many highs of Tony Bennett's long recording career, these wonderful tracks date from mid-Seventies sessions when he was seeking freedom from the "hit covers" mire required by his contract with Columbia Records - a situation which had latterly betrayed his desire to record worthwhile material. Whilst such independence allowed quality to prevail, commercial success proved more elusive and Bennett eventually returned to Columbia but on terms that ensured he had control over his recorded material, with an image which retained his popularity to the expanded point of appealing to respectful younger generations.
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br /It has taken years for these tracks recorded with jazz pianist, Bill Evans, to find their rightful place with Bennett fans, jazz collectors and those who just appreciate great moments in music. Sufficed to say, this is yet another go-around for these Fantasy/Improv recordings which have been dusted off more than once in recent years via THE COMPLETE IMPROV RECORDINGS box-set (2004) with the included bonus alternate takes also added to reissues of the original albums, THE TONY BENNETT/BILL EVANS ALBUM (1975) and TOGETHER AGAIN (1976). Enjoy WHO CAN I RETURN TO, MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY, MAYBE SEPTEMBER and YOU MUST BELIEVE IN SPRING, plus the Evans solo THE BAD AND BEAUTIFUL and then hear the immaculate alternative takes for that extra appreciation of two great talents at work. Stunning simplicity aligned with great artistry.
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Truth and Beauty August 8, 2009
William Stephen Dalrymple (Denny, Scotland)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Tony Bennett / Bill Evans remains one of the greatest albums ever released and it's a joy to see it finally getting the re-issue treatment it so richly deserves .
br /You also get the pairs second release (Together Again) and a full disc of alternate takes but , for me , the real stuff comes from that original classic ( Disc 1 tracks 1-9 of this release.)
br /What i love about it most is getting to hear Tonys voice in that stripped down , late-night setting , so rich , powerful and full of emotion. These are some of the very best tracks he's ever put out and are a joy to listen to , time and time again .
br /In a review of an earlier version of this album i had to confess that i knew little about his sparring partner here , Bill Evans , however this new release also comes with an absolutely perfect 18 page essay by Will Friedwald which has gone some way to addressing that situation . Very informative and helping me appreciate this sublime music even more , it was almost worth the money just for the sleevenotes and photos , i had always wanted to know more about this album , now i do ! It was especially good to read about Bills last phone call to Tony when he told him to forget all the other stuff and focus on "the truth and the beauty " , well they certainly had done that very thing 6 years earlier that's for sure.
br /A perfect re-issue both for newcomers and long term admires , fresh perspective on an all time legendary album .
br /Great work by all concerned .
Billcog September 8, 2009
W. F. Coghill (Edinburgh, Scotland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For Tony Bennett fans this album is a must. His partnership with Bill Evans is exquisite. Evans contribution is not that of a mere accompanist but an equal partner. His solo contributions are beautiful and Tony Bennett is at his best.
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Two Mr. Wonderful September 28, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Absolutely perfect. Tony Bennett singing in a very high emotional way, playing his extraordinary instrument, his voice, with the art of Bill Evans. Don't loose this master piece of art.
An absolute corker of a performance October 11, 2009
Kenneth J. Morris (Burton-upon Trent, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This record set, from the mid-'70's, brings together two of the very best exponents of modern-jazz "easy-listening" ever recorded. An extraordinary combination of singing and playing very much more like two instrumental soloists than a singer with piano accompaniment. And we are treated to a splendid selection of tunes, each given an interpretation that is original, tasteful and exhibits impeccable musicianship and musicality. A rare treat - not to be missed. If you like quality singing and the very best of piano jazz this is for you.
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