Bill Evans – Live At Art D’Lugoff’s Top Of The Gate (3×12″, Album, Ltd, Num, 180 + Box) (Mint (M))

Media Condition: Mint (M)

Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Location: WAREHOUSE SECTION 01

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Recorded October 23, 1968, Greenwich Village, NYC by George Klabin. Allegedly a newly unearthed recording of two previously-unreleased sets, and the only Evans recording ever released from The Village Gate. Vinyl pressing comes in a deluxe hand-numbered lift off box by Ross-Ellis. Limited Edition 1st Pressing of 3000.

According the a recent Wall Street Journal article on this release, the background on Klabin’s recording is as follows: “Eight days after jazz pianist Bill Evans opened at New York’s Top of the Gate in October 1968, his manager let a determined college student tape the trio. The student arrived early on Oct. 23—lugging a 50-pound, two-track Crown recorder and four pricey mikes—and he left with 90 minutes of near-flawless music. The tape was heard only once on the radio—and then forgotten.”

. First Set
A1. Emily 4:44
A2. Witchcraft 5:41
A3. Yesterdays 5:04
B1. ‘Round Midnight 6:21
B2. My Funny Valentine 4:41
B3. California Here I Come 5:38
C1. Gone With The Wind 6:53
C2. Alfie 5:05
C3. Turn Out The Stars 4:38
. Second Set
D1. Yesterdays 4:45
D2. Emily 5:05
D3. In A Sentimental Mood 4:03
E1. ‘Round Midnight 6:23
E2. Autumn Leaves 5:27
F1. Someday My Prince Will Come 5:10
F2. Mother Of Earl 4:19
F3. Here’s That Rainy Day 5:15

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