Empathy. Shelly Manne/bill Evans

Shelly Manne, Bill Evans

Empathy

This album came about through a fortuitous convergence of circumstances. Shelly Manne & His Men were appearing at New York's Village Vanguard, sharing the bill with the Bill Evans Trio. After getting Riverside's permission to let the pianist participate, a session was arranged at Rudy Van Gelder's studio with Evans and Manne sharing top billing. Manne's bass player, Monty Budwig, made up the trio. This was a busman's holiday for Evans, who was freed from the musical parameters he had set for his then-current trio. The result is that his playing seemed lighter, freer, and more relaxed. Recorded in 1962, the album has been carefully remastered for SACD to provide the best possible sound.

Price: $43.98