Jed Levy is a veteran of the Manhattan jazz scene, having recorded with the late Jaki Byard's Apollo Stompers, Don Friedman, and Peter Leitch, in addition to leading his own sessions, most of which have been issued by the Danish label Steeplechase. On this 2007 studio date, the lyrical tenor saxophonist explores ten songs written or recorded by the late pianist Bill Evans, recruiting former Evans drummer Eliot Zigmund and bassist François Moutin. Levy is very conscious of the use of space and the interaction of Evans' trios, though by omitting a piano, the saxophonist gives himself a lot more freedom. Right out of the gate, he kicks off with a very breezy take of the usually Impressionistic Blue in Green, sailing over his pulsing rhythm section. Levy takes a bit more of a traditional approach to the perky waltz Very Early, showcasing both sidemen with Zigmund's crisp brushwork keeping things light. The trio navigates Evans' challenging Twelve Tone Tune with ease, while the deliberate setting of RE: Person I Knew features the group's most intimate playing of the date. Levy switches to flute for two pieces, including the haunting ballad Time Remembered (in which he also overdubs tenor) and the intricate Interplay, both of which are masterful. Highly recommended! ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi

1		Blue and Green
2		Very Early
3		Jazz Samba
4		Time Remembered
5		The Dolphin
6		Laurie
7		12 Tone Tune
8		Interplay
9		Re: Person I Knew
10		I'm Getting Sentimental Over You

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