Out Of The Cool

Release Date: May 24, 2019

Gil Evans' Out Of The Cool (originally 1960, this 2019 European reissue) presents large ensemble jazz arrangements that breathe with space and color. The album features extended compositions like the 15-minute 'La Nevada' that showcase Evans' distinctive orchestral approach to jazz, blending brass, woodwinds, and rhythm section into richly textured soundscapes.

Standout Tracks

• La Nevada: The epic 15-minute opener that demonstrates Evans' mastery of extended orchestral jazz forms
• Stratusphunk: An 8-minute groove that balances funk rhythms with sophisticated ensemble writing

Mood: contemplative, sophisticated, late night, cinematic

Tracklist

1. A1. La Nevada (15:33)
2. A2. Where Flamingos Fly (5:11)
3. B1. Bilbao Song (4:10)
4. B2. Stratusphunk (8:00)
5. B3. Sunken Treasure (4:15)