Jazziz Magazine – Vinyl Watch, July 2021: Bill Evans, Lee Morgan & More
This limited-edition release features many rare gems remastered from the original tapes that had been housed at the Nederlands Jazz Archief and includes two tracks where the trio is backed by the internationally acclaimed Metropole Orchestra.
Downbeat Magazine – Lasting Impressions Of Bill Evans
Bill Evans’ discography is immense, beginning with his first recordings as a sideman in 1953 and running through hundreds of titles up until his death in 1980. Even now, 41 years later, new, impactful recordings of the legendary pianist continue to emerge on vinyl.
Sorties Jazz Nights – Barney Wilen coffret 'La Note Bleue'
Patrick Wilen makes us rediscover his father's masterpiece with this box set La Note Bleue which includes a 180 grams vinyl album, a beautiful 40 pages booklet, a comic book and a compact disc. (original article in French)
Jazz Weekly – IS THERE EVER ENOUGH? Bill Evans: Behind The Dikes
So, what are the surprises? Well, a fantastic read of Ellington’s “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” and “Love Theme From Spartacus”, both rarely emitted from Evans’ ivories.
All About Jazz – Bill Evans, The 1969 Netherlands Recordings
This is music that has long been available, in an underground sort of way, on bootleg recordings of sub-standard sound quality—something that is problematic in most music, unforgivable in regards to Bill Evans.
All About Jazz – ‘La Note Bleue’ the album that marked the great return of Barney Wilen
"Finally reissued, La Note Bleue has been honored with a splendid 'deluxe' box set which by the time you read this will already be a collector's item." —Étienne Dorsay, Jazz Magazine
Toma Jazz – Cuando lo difícil es elegir.
Behind the Dikes is another one of those collector's items for which the great jazz music fans reserve a special place. (original text in Spanish)
Le Monde - « La Note bleue », voyage dans les cases de jazz et de la bande dessinée
Published in 1987, the comic book of Philippe Paringaux and Jacques de Loustal and the record of Barney Wilen are reissued, with an unreleased concert, on the occasion of Disquaire Day. (original article in french)
Jazzwise Magazine Editor’s choice – BILL EVANS: BEHIND THE DIKES
Great previously unissued Bill Evans Trio recordings.
Downbeat Editor’s Picks: Woody Shaw Quartet – Live in Bremen 1983
Recently discovered and previously unissued music from trumpeter/flugelhornist Woody Shaw.
Downbeat Editor’s Picks: Dexter Gordon – Live Chateauvallon 1978
A significant release for Gordon's collectors and fans.
Downbeat Editor’s Picks: Barney Wilen Quartet – Live in Tokyo 1991
A newly issued set, live in Tokyo 91'
Jazzwise Review – Barney Wilen, La Note Bleue
Wilen is a great tenorist: romantic, lyrical and swinging, and definitely different; entirely unlike the more upfront US players who were his contemporaries and immediate predecessors.
The ‘In’ Groove (Youtube) – Unboxing RSD DROP 2 July 17th
Captured live in Hilversum and Amsterdam in 1969. The Hilversum recordings feature Evans' only version of Duke Ellington's "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" known to exist, plus two rare tracks of the trio backed by the world's leading pop and jazz orchestra, the Metropole Orchestra.
Loustal Official Website - Le Coffret La Note bleue (RSD 2021)
Barney Wilen “LA NOTE BLEUE” first official re-release after 34 years!
Jazz Magazine (Choc)– Wes Montgomery A day in the Life
The first of the guitarist's three orchestral albums released by A&M in the late 1960s is not always appreciated. This gatefold LP is an opportunity to rediscover a little gem of instrumental music. (original text in french)
Jazz Magazine (Choc) – Barney Wilen, Le retour de la Note Bleue
"La Note Bleue", the album of the great comeback of Barney Wilen in 1987 is released on the occasion of the Disquaire Day on June 12th as a sumptuous "Deluxe Box Set". Etienne Dorsay is in shock. (original article in french)
France Musique – Barney Wilen, un tapis rouge pour “La note bleue”
Barney Wilen, a red carpet for "La Note Bleue" the reissue of the saxophonist's masterpiece is now available in a sumptuous box set. Release delayed to July 17 for the international Record Store Day. Premiered in Open Jazz.
Bass Magazine – Bill Evans ‘Behind The Dikes: The 1969 Netherlands Recordings’
Featuring Eddie Gomez on Bass Set For Release. Newly Transferred from the Original Tape Reels in the Nederlands, These Recordings Arrive as a Three-LP Exclusive on July 17th.
Mixonline - Bernie Grundman Masters New Bill Evans Live Sets
Bernie Grundman has mastered newly discovered recordings of Bill Evans’ historic concerts in Hilversum and Amsterdam, which will debut on Record Store Day.