- Artist:
- Bill Evans
California Here I Come
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Release date: 9 October 2026
Six years after the legendary live sets that yielded two of Bill Evans’ best-loved albums for Riverside, “Sunday At The Village Vanguard” and “Waltz for Debby,” the influential jazz pianist returned to the same Manhattan jazz club for two nights in 1967, in a rare trio setting with Eddie Gómez on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums.
The recordings were compiled on the perhaps confusingly titled double album “California Here I Come” in 1982, issued two years after Evans’ passing. Despite the perceived coastal mix-up, one thing is clear: Evans and his rhythm section were in fine form, delivering unbridled spirit, rhythmic fire and high-energy interplay on readings of standards like “Round Midnight,” “In a Sentimental Mood,” “Stella by Starlight” and the then-new Bacharach/David standout “Alfie.”
Verve Vault Series: Cut and mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by Optimal. Gatefold sleeve with iconic original artwork.
Tracklisting
California Here I Come
A1. California Here I Come
A2. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
A3. Turn Out The Stars
A4. Stella By Starlight
B1. You’re Gonna Hear From Me
B2. In A Sentimental Mood
B3. G Waltz
B4. Green Dolphin Street
C1. Gone With The Wind
C2. If You Could See Me Now
C3. Alfie
C4. Very Early
D1. Round Midnight
D2. Emily
D3. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
