It is surprising that this obscure session featuring Herbie Mann with the Bill Evans Trio (making its first recordings following the sudden death of bassist Scott LaFaro just a short time after the trio's landmark gig at the Village Vanguard) only reappeared on LP during the initial wave of CD reissues during the 1980s, but it is available once again nearly 40 years after it was completed. Mann, who has changed his style numerous times throughout his long career, is heard exclusively in a straight-ahead and bop context on this pair of studio dates. Evans, who studied flute through his college years, rarely recorded with a flutist (Jeremy Steig joined him on a later record for Verve), though he was fond of the instrument; the capable Chuck Israels on bass and drummer Paul Motian round out the trio. The low-key "Willow Weep for Me" and impressionist composer Erik Satie's Gymnopedie bring out the lyricism of Mann's playing, though the trio's backing is very understated. Things open up a bit with a sparkling take of Cole Porter's "I Love You." Mann's two originals, "Nirvana" and "Cashmere," aren't quite as memorable; substituting one of Evans' compositions for either of them might have provided some additional spark. Fans of either Herbie Mann or Bill Evans will want to acquire this enjoyable CD.
Ken Dryden
http://www.allmusic.com/album/nirvana-mw0000691127
Herbie Mann
Bill Evans Trio
Nirvana
Tracks
1 Nirvana (Mann) 5:50
2 Gymnopedie (Satie) 3:19
3 I Love You (Porter) 7:13
4 Willow Weep for Me (Ronell) 5:33
5 Lover Man (Davis, Ramirez, Sherman) 4:51
6 Cashmere (Mann) 6:41
Bill Evans Trio
Nirvana
Tracks
1 Nirvana (Mann) 5:50
2 Gymnopedie (Satie) 3:19
3 I Love You (Porter) 7:13
4 Willow Weep for Me (Ronell) 5:33
5 Lover Man (Davis, Ramirez, Sherman) 4:51
6 Cashmere (Mann) 6:41
Personnel
Herbie Mann - fl
Bill Evans - p
Chuck Israels - b
Paul Motian - dr
Recorded in New York City, December 8, 1961 [# 1, 3, 4 & 5] & May 4, 1962 [# 2 & 6]
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Mr. Melanchthon. Thanks for coming back, his musical knowledge is warranty for my learning. Thank you again.
Javier Castuera
the regular password isn't opening this for me..anyone else??
the rs file with the pw cant be downloaded anymore,traffic exceeded, any help anybody?
@SMOOTH DUDE: Use one of the other links.
@Leopold: None of the 3 usual pwds works. Perhaps there was a typo when compiling the archive?
wonderful! this is a great combo - never heard this recording. thanks so much.
Aha! Figured it out. Pwd issue resolved.
dear Philo, would you care to share your solution?
I tried all variations of the name, and Nirvana,rs still will not allow to dl the tx file
I cant find any other links
I am 66 and stoopid..
@SMOOTH DUDE: I have sent you email.
thx philo, message received and problem solved
Leopold, thank you. And thank you to all at Sic Vos Non Vobis.
Hi there, thanks for the upload, it looks like really good music. I am wondering if anyone can help with the PW, as the file cannot be downloaded, at least from where I am!
I understand it probably can't be handled in the comments box, and I am new to this site to sorry if I am stepping on toes here!
i'm sorry, but are you guys such elisist snobs that you jealously guard the pass for those that kiss your butt?..keep the mother i got it from youtube
Actually, anon'n'on, the PW protocol is quite easily defined and followable, so it is not being protected. It just happens that the uploading site isn't allowing me to download the file due to a technicality, hence a polite message in attempt to rectify the situation. I don't see the problem. A simple thank you never goes out of style bro!
@anyathar:
Please send me a note. You don't have an email address posted in your profile, so no one can contact you.
Wonderful Leopold ... Thank You !
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