Great Jazz Standards captures Gil Evans and his orchestra at a pivotal moment in jazz history, blending intricate arrangements with a lineup of inspired soloists, including Johnny Coles. Originally recorded in New York City in 1959, this album showcases Evans’s remarkable ability to reinterpret jazz classics with depth and sophistication.

This 2023 Blue Note Tone Poet Series reissue preserves the album’s original analog warmth, masterfully remastered to highlight each nuanced detail of Evans’s visionary orchestrations. With iconic selections and a legacy that bridges classic and modern jazz, Great Jazz Standards stands as an essential listening experience for jazz aficionados and newcomers alike.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: World Pacific Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 05/05/2023
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TRACKS

A1. Davenport Blues
A2. Straight No Chaser
A3. Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
A4. Joy Spring
B1. Django
B2. Chant Of The Weed
B3. Theme