Bill Evans and Toots Thielemans: "Affinity"

Released in 1979,

this is one of several LPs released

shortly before his death in 1980, and

this is one of dozens of examples

of the enticing keyboard artistry of Bill Evans.

In this case,

he is accompanied by

the inimitable harmonica stylings

of Toots Thielemans.

Read more about the life and times of Bill Evans HERE.

Art Direction: John Cabalka

Paintings: Ark Wong

Back Cover Photo: Doug Wetstein

Design: Eric Monson

George Shearing: "The Shearing Touch"

Released in 1960.

Fabulous.

You don't have to take my word for it.

Go find these tracks and give 'em a listen.

Call it Lounge Music if you must,

but this would be a Lounge

in which everyone

was paying rapt attention

to the piano player.

Art Tatum: "Gene Norman Presents An Art Tatum Concert"

The concert was recorded in 1949.

The LP was released in 1952.

The artist and his musical style and talents are timeless.

Read about Art Tatum HERE.