In the Evenings out There


In the Evenings out There is an album by Canadian jazz pianist Paul Bley recorded in September 1991 and released on ECM two years later. The quartet features rhythm section Gary Peacock and Tony Oxley and reed player John Surman.

Reception

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler stated: "This is a remarkable encounter between four top-notch musicians... Although the record falls solidly within the "free jazz" category, it has a mysteriously soothing, meditative quality. Fans of these four greats shouldn't miss it."
The [Penguin Guide to Jazz] wrote: "The music is entirely collaborative and there are solo tracks, duos, and trios, with only one substantial group track, so the emphasis is on intimate communication across small but significant musical distances."

Track listing

  1. "Afterthoughts" - 4:05
  2. "Portrait of a Silence" - 5:58
  3. "Soft Touch" - 3:42
  4. "Speak Easy" - 2:47
  5. "Interface" - 5:22
  6. "Alignment" - 3:50
  7. "Fair Share" - 6:03
  8. "Article Four" - 8:28
  9. "Married Alive" - 4:17
  10. "Spe-cu-lay-ting" - 1:26
  11. "Tomorrow Today" - 2:19
  12. "Note Police" - 7:54

Personnel