New Bill Evans DVD To Be Released

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A DVD featuring rarely seen performances of The Bill Evans Trio will be released on Jan. 30.

The DVD, The Oslo Concerts (Shanachie), features two performances. A 1966 show features the pianist with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Alex Riel. The second concert is a 1980 date with bassist Mark Johnson and drummer Joe LaBarera. An interview with Evans is also included on the DVD.

For more information go to: shanachie.com



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