Gil Evans Orchestra / France 07.21.1978 Broadcast Edition Remastered

This live recording, a rebroadcast of a performance at the prestigious Antibes Jazz Festival in France in July 1978, is now available in stunning quality, remastered to the same level as an official release. This is a fan-favorite live performance that will delight listeners. The performance took place shortly after the release of “Parabola,” the last album of the 70s featuring Steve Lacy, the “magician of sound” who revolutionized the big band world. The band members were Gil Evans, Steve Lacy, Arthur Blythe, Lou Soloff, Earl McIntyre, Peter Levine, and the sole female member, Sue Evans. The song selection differs from the album “Parabola,” and you’re sure to be impressed by Steve Lacy’s soprano saxophone and Lou Soloff’s trumpet, which are sometimes free jazz and sometimes strongly bebop-influenced. And let’s not forget Arthur Blythe’s alto saxophone, known as the “black lightning.” I can confidently say that the foundation for Arthur Blythe’s talent, which would blossom in the 80s, was laid here! I am impressed by Gil’s management, which brilliantly brought together such a talented group. Live at Antibes Jazz, Juan-les-Pins, France 07/21/1978 Disc 1 1. Thoroughbred 2. Stone Free 3. Listen To The Silence 4. Member Introduction Disc 2 1. Waltz 2. Variations In Misery Gil Evans (p, con, arr) Lou Soloff (tpt, fl) Steve Lacy (ss) Arthur Blythe (as) Earl McIntyre (tb, tu) Pete Levene (keyb) Don Pate (b) Sue Evans (dr, perc)