I recently came across the “Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” recording by the pseudo-name Milos Foreman. The identity of the artist seems to be well hidden, but he/she appears to be related or the same as the “Trio From Rio”, “Sassy Players”, “Ellie & The Bunch”, “Williamsburg Quartet”, and “Ilya Mann”. Maybe it’s Hayden.
In any case, it’s slow and sad and I love it. Please recommend more!
Hi Tim 
Thanks for the consideration… but I’m not yet at the point in my career to go under a pseudo-name 
This sounds interesting… Can you share one of the recordings? Perhaps a YouTube URL?
When Bill recorded “My Foolish Heart” - jazz had rarely been played at such a slow and relaxed tempo before:
If you think of what came right before Bill Evans, it was the bebop and hard bop eras which can be very fast and frantic. And so in that sense, he was pioneering a new sound.
Bill was certainly adept at playing bebop and hard bop, but he is perhaps most well known for his slower, emotive, ‘cool’, style of playing. That side of his playing has always resonated more with me personally.
So… I would definitely recommend starting with some Bill Evans recordings.
Here’s a few of my favourites:
Okay so this record turns into a swing feel halfway through, but the start and end are beautifully sad and melancholy.
After Scot Lafaro’s death, Bill only performed this tune solo piano for a long period of time. He was overcome with grief from Lafaro’s tragic death. Evidently, by this recording, he did start to play and record the tune again in a trio setting.
Here’s an unusual tune. I love the minor harmonies. It has a somewhat sad and somber tone.
If you’d like to share some of the recordings you’ve been listening to, I’m sure I will be able to provide more recommended musicians and recordings for you to explore.
I think this will work…
Yes very down-tempo and laid back.
Reminds me a little of this Bossa Nova album “Piano de Bossa”
This music is played with a bossa nova feel, but also has a slow and laid back vibe.