The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Bill Evans, Tony Bennett

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 14, 2009)
• Original Release Date: April 14, 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Fantasy Records
• ASIN: B001UE27X8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,937 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description

The Complete Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Recordings features both legendary albums, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album and Together Again, completely remixed and remastered along with exensive rare and alternate material. This specially priced double disc package also features all-new liner notes by Will Friedwald.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Duets, April 23, 2009

By	Kevin J. Roberts - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This issue combines all of the alternate takes that were previously available on three separate issues, and adds just one new alternate take that was not on those issues (the last track on Disc 2 - Who Can I Turn To). The first 5 alternates on Disc 2 were available on the 2006 reissue of the Tony Bennett-Bill Evans Album (which did not get much distribution), all the rest (except the last track) were spread across the 1999 Rhino reissue of Together Again and the 2003 Concord Reissue of Together Again. This may seem frustrating to have yet another reissue, but it pulls everything together in a more logical arrangement, at a bargain price and remastered as well. Given the presence of one of the greatest pianists ever to touch the ivories, and Tony Bennett in his "later period" peak, this is a must, even if you have the earlier issues. If you are a Bill Evans completist, there is that last track too. Nearly every singer is jealous of Tony Bennett having the legendary Bill Evans as an accompanist.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, June 24, 2009

By	Beegie L. Adair (Franklin, Tennessee) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Possibly the best voice/piano duo recordings existing. Everyone who loves either of these artists should add this to their collection. It's quite the loveliest music you'll hear, and this will become one of your 'desert island' recordings.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful classic, May 18, 2009

By	Jonathan Jacobs (del mar, california) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wonderful remastered classic. Heartily recommend. In my opinion, Bill Evans was the greatest jazz piananist of his or any time. Tony Bennett with Bill Evans at his best. Magnificent!