Cd 1:

01. Rattletrap
02. Big fun
03. Above & below
04. Let's pretend
05. Some shunk funk
06. Greed

Cd 2:

01. Soul bop
02. Tease me
03. Cool eddie
04. Mixed grill
05. Hangin' in the city
06. Dixie hop

Bill Evans (saxophone)
Randy Brecker (trumpet)
David Kikoski (keyboards)
Hiram Bullock (guitar)
Victor Bailey (bass)
Steve Smith (drums)

During the summers of 2004 and 2005, saxophonist Bill Evans and trumpeter Randy Brecker co-led the Soul Bop Band on tours. The music that they created was funky, heartfelt, and full of strong jazz solos. With a top-notch and versatile rhythm section comprised of guitarist Hiram Bullock, keyboardist David Kikoski, bassist Victor Bailey, and drummer Steve Smith, the sextet performed consistently stirring music. This two-CD set has plenty of heated instrumentals along with occasional ballads, all of it original music coming from either Evans, Brecker, or Bullock. Unfortunately a few of the selections have vocals from Brecker that are primitive at best and an acquired taste although the words to Bullock's "Greed" are worthy. If it were not for the singing, this two-fer would be rated higher, but it does contain some of the best playing of the era from Bill Evans and Randy Brecker, who consistently bring out the best in each other. ---Scott Yanow, Rovi

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01. Madman
02. Time
03. Kings And Queens
04. Tit For Tat
05. I Don't Know About Love
06. Forbidden Daffodils
07. Nothin' to Believe In
08. Lay It Down
09. Dirt County Breakdown
10. Dragonfly

Musicians:
Bill Evans (Soprano and Tenor Saxophone); 
Clifford Carter (Keyboards); 
John Medeski (Keyboards); 
Mitch Stein (Guitar); 
Warren Haynes (Guitar); 
Steve Lukather (Guitar); 
Ryan Cavanaugh (Banjo); 
Andy Hess (Bass); 
Josh Dion (Drums).

Sax icon Bill Evans and his Soulgrass band come into the Blue Note in Manhattan to perform the US premiere of his new CD, Dragonfly, April 10-14. The show will include special guest appearances by players of Evans' pedigree: Mike Mainieri on vibes, John Medeski on keyboards, and fusion legend Randy Brecker on trumpet.

Bill Evans is a living timeline of American jazz. He is perhaps the only common thread between Miles Davis, Willie Nelson, The Allman Brothers, Warren Haynes, Mick Jagger, John McLaughlin, Medeski, Martin and Wood, the Brecker Brothers, Herbie Hancock and so many others he has toured and recorded with in the jazz, jam, rock and acoustic worlds. Whether he is recounting his experience joining Miles Davis' band in his early 20s or his recent tours in Europe with his own jazz-roots "Soulgrass" creation, his quick wit and bebop sensibilities make him a dynamically clever and deeply insightful musical virtuoso.

Overwhelmingly embraced by European audiences last fall, Dragonfly is Bill's 19th solo album and third with his Soulgrass band, a fiery ensemble that fuses Evans' lineage with American blues, bluegrass, and progressive jazz. The funk rock grooves and vintage soul rhythm section feature singing drummer Josh Dion and outstanding Cameroonian bassist Etienne Mbappe, while the true rock and roll playing of NYC guitar hero Mitch Stein interplays with shredding banjo conceptualist Ryan Cavanaugh, who electrifies and redefines the American folk instrument. Evans plays the role of bandleader with soaring saxophone, keys and backup vocals, losing none of his Davis-era influences as he digs into his complex yet melodic soloing. --- Ronaldo Oregano, jazzpolice.com

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01. Soulgrass
02. Soulbop
03. Cool Eddie
04. Sweet Tea
05. Rattletrap
06. Let's Pretend
07. Vans Joint
08. Snap Dragon

Personnel:
Bill Evans - Composer, Producer, Sax (Soprano & Tenor)
Mark Egan - Bass
Dave Weckl – Drums

WDR Big Band Cologne:

Michael Abene  -  Arranger, Conductor
Frank Chastenier  - Hammond B3, Piano
Wim Both - Trumpet
Rob Bruynen - Trumpet
John Marshall - Trumpet
Klaus Osterloh  - Trumpet
Andy Haderer -  Trumpet
Mattis Cederberg - Euphonium, Trombone (Bass)
Dave Horler -  Euphonium, Trombone
Bernt Laukamp - Euphonium, Trombone
Ludwig Nuss - Euphonium, Trombone
Heiner Wiberny - Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Alto)
Karolina Strassmayer - Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Alto)
Olivier Peters  - Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Paul Heller - Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Jens Neufang -  	Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Baritone)
Paul Shigihara – Guitar

Recorded live in Dusserdolf, February 28, 2008, and Cologne, February 29, 2008.

Bill Evans (born 1958 in Clarendon Hills, Illinois) is an American jazz saxophonist. He has recorded over 17 solo CD's and received 2 Grammy Award nominations. He recorded live an award-winning CD called "Vans Joint" in 2008, where he performs big band arrangements of his own classic compositions backed by the powerhouse WDR Big Band Cologne and a dream rhythm section of electric bassist Mark Egan and drummer extraordinaire Dave Weckl.

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