Escape

Bill Evans, Bill Evans (Saxophone) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 2, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Escapade Records
• ASIN: B000001ZZ8
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,283 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bill evans/escape, August 14, 2002

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greg collins (San Diego,Ca-USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Escape (Audio CD)

this is a must have!
Bill Evans(the sax player)shares more then just his name .
he shares an incredible sense of music.this cd combines
several elements to create a unique sound that has to be heard to
truly be enjoyed.Check out "the sunday after"if this doesn't set the mood for whatever you have planned,then you're dead!other favorites are "flash in dreamland"/"reality"and my all-time favorite-"coravilas" definately a "vien melter"...Buy this now
I know you will not be disappointed

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth jazz fusion with passion and intellect., August 21, 2002

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J. Levinson (Media, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escape (Audio CD)

Bill Evans (the saxophonist) fuses jazz and hip-hop on this disc in a way that doesn't short-change the jazz half of the equation. Ahmed Best chants intelligent lyrics, albeit with a rapper's stiff cadence, that add depth without compromising the underlying jazz aesthetic. He's featured on two songs, "Reality" and "La Di Da". The album opener, "Swing Hop", also successfully blends the excitement of instrumental jazz and hip-hop vocals in a compelling manner. The remainder of the material ranges from jazz-funk to Brazilian influences. Evan's rich, warm tone weaves a seductive spell throughout, supported by Jim Beard's keyboards, Lee Ritenour's guitar, Steve Ferrone's drumming, and the basses of Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, and Mark Egan, among others. With this, his best studio recording yet, Bill's well on the way to becoming as significant an artist as his piano-playing namesake.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Man, this one is Smooooooth., June 22, 2005

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Michael S. Hart "Mr. Sonny" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escape (Audio CD)

In about every case, I call it like I see it or hear it. This album is just about one of the best smooth jazz albums that passed my ears in a while. It is nothing less then refreshing. All I could say is pick it up and just sit back with a glass of wine with or without you wife and enjoy. It's like a good dinner, it just stays with you. Another one for the JAZZ COLLECTION. A MUST.