The album 'Living Time' was released in 1972 by Columbia Records, produced by Helen Keane. It was recorded in February 1972 at Columbia 30th Street Studio in New York City. This is a collaborative album between Bill Evans and composer/arranger George Russell, with whom Evans had previously worked in the 1950s.
The album consists of a single three-movement suite composed by George Russell, titled 'Living Time'. The lineup includes Bill Evans on piano, Eddie Gómez on bass, Marty Morell on drums, and a 12-piece orchestra conducted by Russell. The music is a fusion of avant-garde jazz and orchestral composition, departing from Evans's traditional trio format.
The album received mixed reviews upon release, being considered experimental and less accessible than other Evans works. Although not a commercial success, it has been reassessed over time as a bold and innovative collaboration. Evans and Russell never recorded together again after this project.