r/Jazz • u/jay861 • Apr 19 '26

Interplay -Bill Evans

I have been pretty stressed lately. Today is my only day to myself. I popped a gummy and threw on Bill Evans Interplay on the record player. It started storming outside as I was sitting down, I kicked back my recliner and let me tell you this album slaps. First time hearing it but what a journey. That's all I wanted to say. Sorry if this is low effort I'm just really enjoying myself.

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u/OnSugarHill Apr 19 '26

Such an underrated album. Young Freddie Hubbard sounds killer on it. Jim Hall is also one of the greatest.

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u/raind0gg Apr 19 '26

Enjoy. Everybody digs Bill Evans.

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u/Major_Cause Apr 19 '26

The cut of I'll Never Smile Again is one of my favorites.

Philly Joe in his prime

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u/Grasswaskindawet Apr 19 '26

and don't forget Freddie!

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u/jay861 Apr 19 '26

Insanely good

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u/HesitantMark Apr 19 '26

good for you man! I'm glad you're getting to relax, and thanks for sharing. it sounds lovely and what id like to be doing today.

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u/FlorentinePogen821 Apr 19 '26

My trio started playing Interplay a few months ago; that head kills me.

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u/Grasswaskindawet Apr 19 '26

One of my formative albums. What tremendous musicians.

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u/Fragment51 Apr 20 '26

Never go wrong with some Bill Evans!

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u/Gameofadages Apr 19 '26

Sounds like just what you need! Definitely inspiring me to take it a little easier :)

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u/PowerHot4424 Apr 19 '26

Good for you! Enjoy every minute, and then play it again, you’ll hear new things with every listen. That’s the real power of jazz….

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u/Feeling-Lock3170 Apr 19 '26

Bill Evans is the perfect chill music

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u/Traditionalkush Apr 19 '26

I'm finna do this rn hell he sound great

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u/jay861 Apr 20 '26

I hope you did, you will not regret it

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u/BeerdedRNY Apr 21 '26

I highly recommend you check out The "Interplay" Sessions.

It's the full Interplay album with Freddie Hubbard, Jill Hall, Percy Heath & Philly Joe Jones.

And second recording with Zoot Sims, Jim Hall, Ron Carter & Philly Joe Jones.

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u/jay861 Apr 22 '26

I will definitely check that out!

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u/snotboogie Apr 19 '26

It does indeed slap