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'Sunday at the Village Vanguard' Bill Evans Trio

Bill Evans
Aug 12, 2011 Updated Nov 1, 2011

This landmark performance is known as one of the most iconic recordings in jazz history.

Tracks in this feature

1. 'Gloria's Step' (take 2)
2. 'My Man's Gone Now'
3. 'Solar'
4. 'Alice in Wonderland' (take 2)
5. 'All Of You' (take 2)
6. 'Jade Visions' (take 2)

In the band

Bill Evans; piano
Scott LaFaro; bass
Paul Motian; drums

Recorded: June 25, 1961,
Village Vanguard, NY.
CD: Sunday at the Village Vanguard
(RLP-9376)

 

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William John Evans, known as Bill Evans (August 16, 1929–September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists. He is considered by some to be the most influential post-World War II jazz pianist. Evans had...

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On Aug 30, 2011. 3:21pm
ned2468 said

Wow! I'd heard of Scott but just realised what an enormous talent he had. Bill's not bad either:)

On Aug 19, 2011. 8:06pm
Noelle said

my all time favorite Jazz pianist . Thank you for this feast.!

On Aug 15, 2011. 12:18pm
Pamela Oberman said

Timeless

On Aug 14, 2011. 8:43am
Pamela Oberman said

My favourite jazz cd of all time - esp "My Man's Gone Now"

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