Bill Evans spent late 1961 and most of 1962 participating on a variety of recording projects which featured him playing either solo or along with musicians with whom he rarely worked. 'Empathy' was the first of only two albums Evans recorded with drummer Shelly Manne (their second collaboration, 'A Simple Matter of Conviction', was taped in 1966). It features the pianist and drummer in a trio format, with Monty Budwigon bass, and presents an unusual program, with four out of six tunes Evans would never record again in any format.
Track Listing:
1. The Washington Twist - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (6.26)
2. Danny Boy - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (3.41)
3. Let's Go Back to the Waltz - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (4.32)
4. Danny Boy (Solo Piano Version) (Bonus Track) - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (10.4)
5. With a Song in My Heart - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (9.12)
6. Goodbye - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (5.11)
7. I Believe in You - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (5.51)
8. Goodbye (Quartet Version) (Bonus Track) - Bill Evans/Shelly Manne with Monty Budwig (6.16)
