Ryan Truesdell – Shades of Sound

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Experience the brilliance of jazz legend Gil Evans like never before with Shades of Sound: Gil Evans Project Live at Jazz Standard, Vol. 2. Produced by multi-Grammy Award-winner Ryan Truesdell, this highly anticipated release captures the live energy and rich orchestrations of Evans’ music, performed by an all-star ensemble of New York’s top musicians.- First-ever vinyl release from the Gil Evans Project- Featuring never-before-recorded Evans arrangements- All-star lineup, including Lewis Nash, Donny McCaslin, Steve Wilson, Ryan Keberle, Wendy Gilles, and the late Frank Kimbrough- Recorded at the legendary Jazz Standard in NYC- Engineered by Grammy-winner James FarberWith a mix of rediscovered works and iconic arrangements, this album brings Evans’ timeless compositions to life in a vibrant live setting. Tracks like “The Ballad of the Sad Young Men”, “Buster’s Last Stand”, and “Neetie’s Blues” showcase lush harmonies, intricate orchestrations, and inspired solos, making this an essential addition to any jazz collection.