Orrin Evans - The Evolution of Oneself

Styles: Piano Jazz

Year: 2015

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 78:20

Size: 181,0 MB

Art: Front

(2:22)  1. All the Things You Are (Prelude)

(6:06)  2. For Miles

(0:40)  3. Genesis I (Interlude)

(7:08)  4. Autumn Leaves

(5:09)  5. Wildwood Flower

(4:07)  6. Sweet Sid

(0:28)  7. Genesis II (Interlude)

(6:20)  8. Jewels & Baby Yaz

(6:46)  9. Iz Beatdown Time

(5:47) 10. Spot It You Got It

(0:34) 11. Genesis III (Interlude)

(2:17) 12. Feb 13th

(5:37) 13. A Secret Place

(5:26) 14. Ruby Red

(5:28) 15. Tsagli's Lean

(5:27) 16. Professor Farworthy

(1:44) 17. All the Things You Are (Springtime Feathers)

(6:47) 18. All the Things You Are

Pianist Orrin Evans takes stock of the pivotal moments that shape the trajectory of a life on The Evolution of Oneself, his scintillating new release on Smoke Sessions Records. The album is itself a landmark in Evans’ musical evolution, introducing a remarkable new piano trio with two longtime associates but first-time collaborators: bassist Christian McBride and drummer Karriem Riggins. The result is a raw and thrilling excursion incorporating a startlingly wide range of influences, from jazz and neo-soul to country and hip-hop.

As suggested by the title, The Evolution of Oneself explores deeply personal terrain, with Evans reflecting on the road he’s traveled to become the man and musician he is today. “This album is about personal evolution,” he explains. “For me, there have been different moments or people in my life that have made me evolve. You can call it change, but ultimately you’re still the same person from the day you came out of your mother’s womb. But you evolve, and that process is what this record is about.” More...http://www.orrinevansmusic.com/about.html

Personnel:  Orrin Evans – Piano;  Christian McBride  - Bass;  Karriem Riggins – Drums

The Evolution of Oneself

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