Gil Evans – Live at the Public Theater Vol. 1 (Vinyl LP, Trio Records, 1980) – EX/NM Art Rock Abbey Lincoln’s Straight Ahead is

Abbey Lincoln’s Straight Ahead is a landmark of vocal jazz and political expression

Released in March of 1970

it’s a dense

playful and completely unlike anything else of its era

Gil Evans – Live at the Public Theater Vol. 1 (Vinyl LP, Trio Records, 1980) – EX/NM Art Rock Abbey Lincoln’s Straight Ahead isRecorded in New York in 1980, Live at the Public Theater Vol. 1 captures Gil Evans leading a flexible ensemble through spacious, exploratory arrangements. The music moves between electric groove, open form improvisation, and Evans characteristic harmonic detail. The recording has a warm, immediate feel that reflects the intimacy of the venue. EX NM Sleeve and Vinyl..