Living Time


Living Time is an album by the Bill Evans George Russell Orchestra recorded in 1972 and released on the Columbia label, featuring performances by Evans with an orchestra conducted by Russell.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars and stated "The music on this set unfortunately is not all that interesting. Russell's lengthy and episodic work "Living Time" features crowded ensembles as played by Evans' trio plus 19 musicians. Despite the major names in the "backup group" the focus throughout is on Evans' acoustic and electric keyboards. The problem is that the music is rather dull and surprisingly forgettable."

Track listing

  1. "Living Time: Event I" – 3:50
  2. "Living Time: Event II" – 8:22
  3. "Living Time: Event III" – 2:47
  4. "Living Time: Event IV" – 5:30
  5. "Living Time: Event V" – 11:52
  6. "Living Time: Event VI" – 4:13
  7. "Living Time: Event VII" – 2:07
  8. "Living Time: Event VIII" – 5:38

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