VA - Sunday at the Riverside, The Best of Jazz Piano [2024] (10 x CDs)

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VA - Sunday at the Riverside, The Best of Jazz Piano [2024] (10 x CDs)

"Sunday at the Riverside" is more than just a 10-CD collection, it’s a journey through the soul of jazz piano. Released by Fermata, this compilation brings together some of the finest jazz pianists, creating an atmosphere that feels like a perfect Sunday afternoon by the water.

Jazz piano has always had a special magic. Jazz has always been about storytelling, emotion, and improvisation, and this compilation captures all of that beautifully. It can be bold and expressive, delicate and introspective, or effortlessly swinging. This collection captures all those moods, featuring legends like Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, and Kenny Drew. From Monk’s playful unpredictability to Evans’ whisper-soft elegance, every track is a masterpiece of storytelling through sound.

The beauty of this compilation is in its variety. You’ll hear classics like Waltz for Debby, where Evans’ fluid phrasing makes time stand still, and Portrait in Jazz, showcasing his groundbreaking trio work. Monk’s compositions, full of angular phrasing and quirky harmonies, inject energy into the set, proving why he remains one of jazz’s most original voices.

But it’s not just about the classics; this collection also introduces listeners to fresh interpretations and hidden gems. Jazz is a genre that thrives on reinvention, and Sunday at the Riverside embraces that spirit by blending old favorites with new perspectives. The result is a compilation that feels both nostalgic and exciting, offering something for everyone.

What makes this collection truly special is how it flows effortlessly, much like a lazy river winding through a quiet town. The interplay between piano, bass, and drums creates a chamber music-like intimacy, making each performance feel personal. Whether you’re sipping coffee, reading a book, or simply watching the world go by, this compilation sets the perfect mood. It turns any Sunday afternoon into a timeless escape. So, sit back, let the notes wash over you, and enjoy the journey. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Bill Evans - Waltz for Debby - My Foolish Heart 4:57

02 Bill Evans - Waltz for Debby 7:00

03 Bill Evans - Detour Ahead 7:36

04 Bill Evans - My Romance 7:11

05 Bill Evans - Some Other Time 4:59

06 Bill Evans - Milestones 6:32

07 Bill Evans - Explorations - Israel 6:10

08 Bill Evans - Haunted Heart 3:27

09 Bill Evans - Beatuiful Love 5:06

10 Bill Evans - Elsa 5:11

11 Bill Evans - Nardis 5:50

12 Bill Evans - How Deep is the Ocean 3:33

13 Bill Evans - I Wish I Knew 4:41

14 Bill Evans - Sweet and Lovely 5:54

CD02

01 Bill Evans - Portrait in Jazz - Come Rain or Come Shine 3:21

02 Bill Evans - Autumn Leaves 5:58

03 Bill Evans - Witchcraft 4:33

04 Bill Evans - When I Fall in Love 4:53

05 Bill Evans - Peri's Scope 3:14

06 Bill Evans - What is This Thing Called Love 4:35

07 Bill Evans - Spring is Here 5:06

08 Bill Evans - Some Day My Prince Will Come 4:53

09 Bill Evans - Blue in Green 5:22

10 Bobby Timmons - This Here is Bobby Timmons - This Here 3:31

11 Bobby Timmons - Moaning' 5:06

12 Bobby Timmons - Lush Life 2:29

13 Bobby Timmons - The Party's Over 4:12

14 Bobby Timmons - Prelude to a Kiss 3:23

15 Bobby Timmons - Dat Dere 5:24

16 Bobby Timmons - My Funny Valentine 5:08

17 Bobby Timmons - Come Rain or Come Shine 4:31

18 Bobby Timmons - Joy Ride 3:59

CD03

01 Bill Evans - Sunday at the Village Vanguard - Gloria's Step 6:07

02 Bill Evans - My Man's Gone Now 6:24

03 Bill Evans - Solar 8:54

04 Bill Evans - Alice in Wonderland 8:34

05 Bill Evans - All of You 8:19

06 Bill Evans - Jade Visions 3:46

07 Randy Weston - Get Happy - Get Happy 3:44

08 Randy Weston - Fire Down There 2:55

09 Randy Weston - Where Are You 4:12

10 Randy Weston - Under Blunder 3:10

11 Randy Weston - Dark Eyes 3:37

12 Randy Weston - Summertime 4:00

13 Randy Weston - Bass Knows 5:19

14 Randy Weston - C-Jam Blues 2:54

15 Randy Weston - A Ballad 4:23

16 Randy Weston - Twefth Street Rag 3:03

CD04

01 Thelonious Monk - The Unique - Liza 3:13

02 Thelonious Monk - Memories of You 4:17

03 Thelonious Monk - Honeysuckle Rose 5:34

04 Thelonious Monk - Darn that Dream 6:31

05 Thelonious Monk - Tea for Two 5:55

06 Thelonious Monk - You Are Too Beautiful 4:56

07 Thelonious Monk - Just You, Just Me 8:02

08 Don Fredman Trio - Circle Waltz - Circle Waltz 5:59

09 Don Fredman Trio - Sea's Breeze 6:08

10 Don Fredman Trio - I Hear a Rhapsody 7:33

11 Don Fredman Trio - I Your Own Sweet Way 5:23

12 Don Fredman Trio - Loves Parting 5:47

13 Don Fredman Trio - So in Love 3:27

14 Don Fredman Trio - Modes Pivoting 6:42

CD05

01 Theolonious Monk - Plays The Music of Duke Ellington - it Don't Mean A Thing If it Ain't Got That Swing 4:42

02 Theolonious Monk - Sophisticated Lady 4:32

03 Theolonious Monk - I Got it Bad and That 'in't Good 5:57

04 Theolonious Monk - Black and Tan Fantasy 3:28

05 Theolonious Monk - Mood Indigo 3:16

06 Theolonious Monk - I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart 5:44

07 Theolonious Monk - Solitude 3:46

08 Theolonious Monk - Caravan 5:59

09 Kenny Drew - Kenny Drew Trio - Caravan 4:50

10 Kenny Drew - Come Rain Or Come Shine 6:02

11 Kenny Drew - Ruby. My Dear 5:39

12 Kenny Drew - Weird-O 4:00

13 Kenny Drew - Taking A Chanco on Love 4:36

14 Kenny Drew - When You Wish Upon A Star 5:12

15 Kenny Drew - Blues for Nica 5:24

16 Kenny Drew - It's Only A Paper Moon 6:23

CD06

01 Barry Harris - At the Jazz Workshop - is You is or is You Ain't My Baby 5:40

02 Barry Harris - Curtain Call 3:51

03 Barry Harris - Star Eyes 4:45

04 Barry Harris - Moose the Mooche 6:14

05 Barry Harris - Lolita 4:03

06 Barry Harris - Morning Coffee 4:54

07 Barry Harris - Don't Blame Me 5:13

08 Barry Harris - Woody'n You 4:56

09 Chris Anderson Trio - Inverted Image - Inverted Image 6:02

10 Chris Anderson Trio - Lullaby of the Leaves 4:56

11 Chris Anderson Trio - My Funny Valentine 4:28

12 Chris Anderson Trio - See You Saturday 4:34

13 Chris Anderson Trio - Dancin in the Dark 4:31

14 Chris Anderson Trio - Only One 4:03

15 Chris Anderson Trio - I Hear a Rhapsody 5:05

16 Chris Anderson Trio - You'd Be so Nice to Come Home To 5:51

CD07

01 Barry Harris - Preminado - My Heart Stood Still 6:34

02 Barry Harris - Preminado 5:29

03 Barry Harris - I Should Care 3:37

04 Barry Harris - There's No One but You 4:08

05 Barry Harris - One Down 4:40

06 Barry Harris - It's the Talk of the Town 5:05

07 Barry Harris - Play, Carol, Play 4:16

08 Barry Harris - What is This Thing Called Love 4:08

09 Roosevelt Wardell - The Revelation - Like Someone in Love 6:11

10 Roosevelt Wardell - Lazarus 4:36

11 Roosevelt Wardell - Autumn in New York 5:08

12 Roosevelt Wardell - Max the Maximum 4:38

13 Roosevelt Wardell - Elijah is Here 6:59

14 Roosevelt Wardell - Willow Weep for Me 4:48

15 Roosevelt Wardell - Cherokee 4:16

16 Roosevelt Wardell - The Revelation 4:51

CD08

01 Dick Morgan Trio - See What I Mean - Rocks in My Bed 4:41

02 Dick Morgan Trio - Love for Sale 7:34

03 Dick Morgan Trio - I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face 4:08

04 Dick Morgan Trio - When Lights Are Low 4:09

05 Dick Morgan Trio - See What I Mean? 6:28

06 Dick Morgan Trio - Li'l Darlin' 4:51

07 Dick Morgan Trio - Home 3:44

08 Dick Morgan Trio - Meditation 5:06

09 Joyce Collins Trio - Girl Here Plays Mean Piano - I Let a Song Go out of My Heart 4:31

10 Joyce Collins Trio - Just in Time 3:58

11 Joyce Collins Trio - Walin' 4:48

12 Joyce Collins Trio - I Get Along without You Very Well 3:01

13 Joyce Collins Trio - The End of a Love Affair 4:12

14 Joyce Collins Trio - Day in. Day Out 3:42

15 Joyce Collins Trio - Something's Gotta Give 5:06

16 Joyce Collins Trio - Ah. Moore 4:01

17 Joyce Collins Trio - Blue Jay 5:15

CD09

01 Red Garland - The Nearness of You - Why Was I Born 4:55

02 Red Garland - The Nearness of You 5:39

03 Red Garland - Where or When 6:12

04 Red Garland - Long Ago and Far Away 3:54

05 Red Garland - I Got it Bad 5:22

06 Red Garland - Don't Worry About Me 4:43

07 Red Garland - Lush Life 4:20

08 Red Garland - All Alone 5:03

09 Junior Mance - The Soulful Piano of Junior Mance - The Uptown 4:05

10 Junior Mance - Ralph's New Blues 4:26

11 Junior Mance - Main Stem 4:25

12 Junior Mance - Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucop 3:38

13 Junior Mance - Playhouse 4:17

14 Junior Mance - Sweet and Lovely 3:40

15 Junior Mance - Oo-Bla-Dee 4:40

16 Junior Mance - I Didn't Care 4:29

17 Junior Mance - Swingmatism 5:19

CD10

01 Evans Bradshaw - Look out for Evans Bradshaw! - Georgia on my mind 4:07

02 Evans Bradshaw - Hallelujah! 5:39

03 Evans Bradshaw - The Prophet 7:28

04 Evans Bradshaw - Love for Sale 4:30

05 Evans Bradshaw - Coolin' the Blues 6:57

06 Evans Bradshaw - Blueinet 7:38

07 Evans Bradshaw - Angel Eyes 4:59

08 Evans Bradshaw - Old Devil Moon 2:55

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