Explore Bill Evans’ Quintessence on Analogue Productions Fantasy 45 Series 180g vinyl 2LP. This 45 RPM edition features mastering by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech Mastering, pressing at Quality Record Pressings, and a Stoughton Printing Old Style Tip-On gatefold jacket with a scuff-resistant matte finish.
Released in 1977, Quintessence places Evans’ lyrical piano playing in a quintet setting with Harold Land on tenor saxophone, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Ray Brown on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums. Their warm interplay and subtle swing offer a different perspective on Evans beyond his familiar trio format.
Settle in with “Sweet Dulcinea,” explore the reflective melodies of “Martina” and “A Child Is Born,” and finish with Ray Brown’s featured bass work on “Bass Face.”
Audiophile edition details
- Analogue Productions Fantasy 45 Series
- Two 180g vinyl LPs, cut at 45 RPM
- Mastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech Mastering
- Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
- Stoughton Printing Old Style Tip-On gatefold jacket
- Scuff-resistant matte jacket finish
Musicians
- Bill Evans: piano
- Harold Land: tenor saxophone
- Kenny Burrell: guitar
- Ray Brown: bass
- Philly Joe Jones: drums
Track listing
LP One, Side A
- Sweet Dulcinea
LP One, Side B
- Martina
- Second Time Around
LP Two, Side A
- A Child Is Born
LP Two, Side B
- Bass Face
Artist: Bill Evans
Album: Quintessence
Label: Analogue Productions
Series: Fantasy 45
Format: 180g vinyl 2LP, 45 RPM
SKU: AAPJ 208-45
UPC: 753088208072