George Russell – Jazz Workshop (1957)

RCA Victor – LPM-1372Rec. Dates : March 31, 1956, October 17, 1956, October 21, 1956Stream this Album Arranger : George RussellAlto Sax : Hal McKusickBass : Milt Hinton, Teddy KotickFlute : Hal McKusickGuitar : Barry GalbraithPercussion : Joe Harris, Paul Motian, George Russell, Osie JohnsonPiano : Bill EvansTrumpet : Art Farmer AudioEdward Tatnall Canby : October, 1957 Well, darn it, they will keep sending me

Bill Evans – New Jazz Conceptions (1957)

Riverside – RLP 12-223Rec. Dates : September 18, 1956, September 27, 1956Stream this Album Piano : Bill EvansBass : Teddy KotickDrums : Paul Motian Billboard : 03/02/1957Spotlight on… selection Evans, a young pianist, makes an auspicious solo debut. He has his own distinctive modern style, playing long, logical and appealing lines that won’t scare off less hip listeners.