Still Spinning: Two Weeks After Record Store Day

Catching up on a standout live release, and gearing up to talk with Zev Feldman.

Bill Evans – Further Ahead (Live In Finland 1964-1969) (Elemental Music – 5990551, 2025)

Hard to believe Record Store Day was already two weeks ago. I’m still catching up on this year’s releases — though that’s not really surprising, considering the embarrassing number of records have been sitting on my shelves, unplayed and waiting.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this set, but it exceeded whatever expectations I had. It also gave me a deeper appreciation for just how clean live recordings could be in the ’60s. There’s a lot to unpack here — the liner notes alone are dense — so I’m still working my way through it all. But what I’ve heard so far is outstanding. Looking forward to speaking with Zev Feldman in the next few weeks about this release and his remarkable career. Hope you’re looking forward to that too.

Did you pick this one up? What are your thoughts?