Escape (digital download)

Bill Evans fuses jazz and hip-hop on this disc in a way that doesn’t short-change the jazz half of the equation. Evan’s rich, warm tone weaves a seductive spell throughout, supported by Jim Beard’s keyboards, Lee Ritenour’s guitar, Steve Ferrone’s drumming, and the basses of Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, and Mark Egan, among others. . Still a favorite of many of Evans’ ardent fans. Timeless. You can’t stop listening to this.

Bill Evans fuses jazz and hip-hop on this disc in a way that doesn’t short-change the jazz half of the equation. Evan’s rich, warm tone weaves a seductive spell throughout, supported by Jim Beard’s keyboards, Lee Ritenour’s guitar, Steve Ferrone’s drumming, and the basses of Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, and Mark Egan, among others. . Still a favorite of many of Evans’ ardent fans. Timeless. You can’t stop listening to this.