With his 4th album, Very Early, guitarist Jim Witzel presents a thoughtful tribute to the music of Bill Evans, joined by Phil Aaron on piano, Dan Feiszli on bass, and Jason Lewis on drums. The quartet interprets Evans’s repertoire with a clear respect for the original material while also highlighting the group’s cohesive interplay. Witzel’s […]
With his 4th album, Very Early, guitarist Jim Witzel presents a thoughtful tribute to the music of Bill Evans, joined by Phil Aaron on piano, Dan Feiszli on bass, and Jason Lewis on drums. The quartet interprets Evans’s repertoire with a clear respect for the original material while also highlighting the group’s cohesive interplay. Witzel’s guitar leads the conversation, buoyed by outstanding performances from his collaborators on the effort. The result is an album that honors Evans’s legacy while providing a fresh perspective through the voice of this ensemble.
