1963 · USBest editionVinylOriginal pressing
Verve — V6-8526
0 analog
The original 1963 Verve stereo pressing is prized for its natural piano tone and is considered the reference analog source despite the unusual multi-track overdub concept.
"Conversations with Myself" was recorded by pianist Bill Evans between 1963 and 1964 at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City. The album features Evans performing solo piano overdubbed with himself, creating a multi-tracked conversation between different takes, a technique that was innovative for jazz at the time. Producer Frank Military and engineer Fred Plaut worked on the sessions, with Evans using Columbia's advanced recording technology to layer his performances. The overdubbing method allowed Evans to explore complex harmonic and contrapuntal ideas that would be difficult to execute in real-time, reflecting his deep interest in classical music composition alongside his jazz innovations. The album was released in 1963 and became one of his most acclaimed works, demonstrating the technical possibilities of modern recording for reinterpreting the jazz piano solo.
Tracklist · 8 tracks
- 1’Round Midnight6:33
- 2How About You?2:50
- 3Spartacus Love Theme5:11
- 4Blue Monk4:34
- 5Stella by Starlight4:54
- 6Hey, There4:30
- 7N.Y.C.’s No Lark5:35
- 8Just You, Just Me2:34
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