Bill Evans & Monica Zetterlund (1991)

"Bill Evans' career in live settings is well documented. This 1975 set in Sweden is unique as it is one of his rare outings accompanying a vocalist in concert, Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund, who sits in with him for the latter half of this show. The first half features four numbers by his trio with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Eliot Zigmund, kicking off with a tantalizing version of "Sugar Plum". Evans had accompanied Zetterlund on one of her early recordings, but it is surprising to hear their reunion on a club date, since he rarely played with a vocalist in front of an audience. The Swedish vocalist has long been underrated, in spite of her impressive recordings. She is an understated singer, yet true to each song, beginning with an intimate "Come Rain or Come Shine." Evans' inventive backing for her in "What's New" is a highlight. Zetterlund reaches her emotional peak with her striking take of Michel Legrand's "Once Upon a Summertime."" (Allmusic)