Name: Portrait In Jazz
Brand: Bill Evans

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade UK

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Format detail

Waxtime Press

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2022-11-18

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

771687

UPC / Barcode

8436028697205

Black LP

180gm vinyl gatefold sleeve.

2022-07-22

DOL839HG

889397218393

Housed in mini LP sleeve.

2017-07-14

81187

8436569190692

Artist

Bill Evans

Label EU

Intermusic

Genre EU

Jazz

William John Evans, better known as Bill Evans, was an American jazz pianist, composer, and artist. Born on August 16, 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey, he became one of the most famous and influential jazz pianists of the 20th century. With his innovative use of impressionist harmony and unique interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, Evans left a lasting impact on generations of musicians.

Evans' distinct style was characterized by his rhythmically independent and "singing" melodic lines. His contributions to the world of jazz music were unparalleled. Throughout his career, he showcased his immense talent as a composer and performer.

Tragically, Bill Evans passed away on September 15, 1980 in New York City at the age of 51. Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and continued influence on contemporary keyboardists and jazz saxophonists.

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Throughout its existence, Intermusic released a diverse range of albums and singles across multiple formats. From vinyl records to CDs, their catalog showcases the evolution of music consumption over time. The label's commitment to quality and innovation ensured that each release met high standards.

With their unique approach, Intermusic fostered collaborations with talented artists and performers who have become synonymous with their brand. Their roster includes *insert notable artist names here*. These musicians have contributed significantly to shaping Denmark's musical landscape during this era.

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Portrait in Jazz was Bill Evans’ third album as a leader, following New Jazz Conceptions (1956) and Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1958). It was also Evans’ first album with the talented bassist Scott La Faro. Their superb chemistry is evident from the very first tune and Evans was surely aware of that. As opposed to his previous albums, no solo piano selections were included here and the trio is heard throughout the whole album. The Evans-La Faro collaboration would reach a climax with their June 1961 club recordings at the Village Vanguard in New York. La Faro would die in a car accident soon after (on July 6, 1961), at the age of 25. The repertoire here consists basically of standards (all of them treated in Evans’ very personal style) plus two originals: Peri’s Scope - premiered on Portrait In Jazz, Evans wouldn’t record it again until 1967 - and Blue In Green, first recorded earlier that year with Miles Davis on Kind Of Blue.

Portrait In Jazz

Music EU

Discover Portrait In Jazz by Bill Evans on Intermusic. This iconic album showcases Evans' chemistry with bassist Scott La Faro. Available in vinyl format.