After having played together on a regular basis for eight years, it is not surprising that this set of duets by pianist
Bill Evans and bassist
Eddie Gomez is intuitive and bordering on the telepathic. The material is quite fresh.
Evans might have recorded "Invitation" and "Show-Type Tune" previously, but the other six songs were getting their debut in his hands. Whether it be "Hi Lili, Hi Lo,"
Claus Ogerman's "A Face Without a Name,"
Steve Swallow's "Falling Grace" or "Blue Serge," the sensitive and generally introspective playing on this LP definitely holds one's interest. ~ Scott Yanow