European Encounter is an album by American pianist and composer John Lewis and Danish violinist Svend Asmussen recorded for the Atlantic label in 1962.Atlantic Records Catalog: 1300 series accessed September 21, 2015
Reception
AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Asmussen fits in well with Lewis and brings a solid sense of swing to the somewhat complex music".
Track listing All compositions by John Lewis, except as indicated "If I Were Eve" - 5:45 "Winter Tale" - 5:43 "Slater's Theme" - 3:33 "Valeria" - 5:22 "Lonely Woman" (Ornette Coleman) - 8:13 "Django" - 3:40 "New York 19" - 7:28
Personnel John Lewis - piano Svend Asmussen - violin Jimmy Woode - bass Sture Kallin - drums
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