The Ivory Hunters - Double Barrelled Piano - Bill Evans & Bob Brookmeyer - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

The Ivory Hunters - Double Barrelled Piano is a singular encounter between two remarkably inventive musicians: Bill Evans, the introspective poet of jazz piano, and Bob Brookmeyer, best known for his trombone work but here displaying his surprising prowess at the keyboard. Recorded in 1959, the album is a testament to the telepathic rapport and daring interplay possible when two great minds meet at the keys. Rather than a simple showcase of technical skill, each track is a playful, cerebral conversation—standards like 'Honeysuckle Rose' and 'As Time Goes By' are transformed into arenas for quicksilver ideas and mutual challenge. Evans’ harmonic sophistication and Brookmeyer’s dry wit create a friendly rivalry, their improvisations weaving and colliding with astonishing clarity. This is not merely a curiosity, but a document of jazz at its most spontaneous and collaborative—a rare double-piano dialogue from an era when such sessions were nearly unheard of. For collectors, The Ivory Hunters is both a historical gem and a source of ongoing discovery, revealing new textures and musical jokes with every listen. This is essential listening for anyone captivated by the unpredictable magic of jazz interplay. Track List: 1 - Honeysuckle Rose - 5:53 2 - As Time Goes By - 6:54 3 - The Way You Look Tonight - 7:37 4 - It Could Happen To You - 7:23 5 - The Man I Love - 5:55 6 - I Got Rhythm - 8:29