Bill Evans - Things Are Simple 2023

Исполнитель: Bill Evans
Альбом: Things Are Simple
Жанр: Country, Bluegrass
Год: 2023
Страна: USA
Лейбл: Native and Fine Records
Формат: FLAC (tracks)
Official DR value: DR11
Разрядность: 24bit / 88.2kHz Stereo
Размер: 824 MB
Источник: qobuz
Залито на: XFile (tracks)

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Things Are Simple is the new bluegrass banjo release from 2022 Steve Martin Banjo Prize recipient Bill Evans. Recorded over the span of three years, Bill assembled some of his favorite musicians to record Things Are Simple, including John Reischman (mandolin), Jim Nunally (guitar), Chad Manning (fiddle), and Sharon Gilchrist (bass).

Four tracks, all original Bill Evans instrumentals, are powered by the incredible twin fiddle work of Chad and Brandon Godman and New Acoustic Music legend Darol Anger. Bill's last solo outing, In Good Company, topped both folk and bluegrass charts and was named a best of year album by many media outlets.

The title track "Things Are Simple," is a duet with his wife Babi with fingerpicked guitar and a string quartet accompaniment arranged by Alisa Rose. On the instrumental side, there are six original Bill Evans compositions, a John Reischman jam standard ("Nesser"), and an old-time favorite ("Chinquapin Hunting").

"Things Are Simple is a musical biography, literally a musical description of all that's happened to me and my family in the last several years. This recording traces our journey from sorrow into joy, focusing on the love and bonds of family. I wanted to draw the listener's attention to the melodies and the contemplative mood of these pieces and we tried keep the playing as basic and as beautiful as possible. I'm so proud of the job that everyone did on this recording. I'm hoping that this is a recording that you enjoy and find meaning in for years to come." (Bill Evans)

"Bill Evans is not just a banjo player, he's a thoughtful and articulate composer whose melodies speak like words about the things most dear to him. With his album, Things Are Simple, Bill has made room for the most important and the most essential. The result is a clarity of space that engages one immediately, pulling them into the room. From the stark beauty of the title song, "Things are Simple" (co-written and sung here with wife, Babi Evans), to the intricate "Along Came Sonny", Bill has successfully captured exactly all that is needed and nothing more. While this album is heavily weighted as an instrumental feature, Bill's singing shines with a relaxed and peaceful confidence. There is joy in this music. A profound sense of joy that captivates the listener." (Missy Raines, 10-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year award winner, Grammy nominee)

"Things Are Simple is the latest release from Bill Evans, a 2022 recipient of the Steve Martin Prize. The project is aptly titled, with its sparse instrumentation and presentation of (almost exclusively) Bill's original material. The performances allow listeners the chance to really connect to the melodies and focus on Bill's thoughtful musicianship, as well as that of his stellar supporting cast. There is, however, nothing simple about the musical maturity and sensibility reflected in these 10 songs. This album further affirms that Bill is a seasoned pro and valued member of the banjo and bluegrass communities." (Kristin Scott Benson, The Grascals)

"Bill Evans is one of my absolute favorite banjo players. His touch is gorgeous and his tunes strike a beautiful balance between creativity and tradition. It's an honor to call him a friend and mentor."
(Wes Corbett, Sam Bush Band)

Трэклист:

01. Things Are Simple
02. Road to Ruidoso
03. Black Range Waltz
04. Sierra Blanca
05. True He's Gone
06. Along Came Sonny
07. Gertie & Jake
08. Nesser
09. Midnight in Rosine
10. Chinquapin Hunting

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