Release Date: 30 August 2016
Label: Jazz Images
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8437012830820
Genres: Jazz
Release Date: 25 March 2022
Label: Groove Replica
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436569195628
Genres: Jazz
Description
"Portrait in Jazz" was Bill Evans’ third LP as a leader, following "New Jazz Conceptions" (1956) and Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1958). It also marked the recording debut of the pianist’s trio featuring the brilliant bassist Scott LaFaro. This group, completed by drummer Paul Motian, is still considered one of the best jazz formations of all time. However, it wouldn’t last long - right after the taping of their widely celebrated June 1961 club recordings at New York’s Village Vanguard, LaFaro died in a car accident on July 6, when he was only 25.
"Portrait in Jazz" was enthusiastically received at the time of its release, and jazz critic Don DeMicheal granted it five stars in his Down Beat review, stating that, “If there’s any doubt that Evans is one of the freshest things to happen to the piano in the last few years, this album should dispel any such feelings. The trio is a closely integrated unit. Here is an album with meaning - here is truth.”
Description
Classic Bill Evans Trio album on 180g vinyl LP, plus a bonus CD that contains the complete album + 6 bonus tracks. The LP contains an extra track from the same session not included on the original LP.
"If there's any doubt that Evans is one of the freshest things to happen to the piano in the last few years, this album should dispel any such feelings. The trio is a closely integrated unit. The interplay among the three men is best illustrated in 'Leaves', wherein they carry on a three-way conversation, with bassist Scott LaFaro leading the discussion. 'Witchcraft' finds LaFaro making pungent comments on Evans' statements and drummer Motian egging on both of them. Here is an album with meaning - here is truth." - Don DeMicheal, DownBeat
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Miles Davis
Chet Baker
Jackie Mclean
Sonny Rollins
John Coltrane & Johnny Griffin
Art Blakey
Paul Chambers Quintet
John Coltrane
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
Bill Evans Trio
Bill Evans, Shelly Manne & Monty Budwig
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
