Name: Sunday At The Village Vanguard (Original Jazz Classics Series)
Brand: Bill Evans

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Catalogue number

CR00609

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Original Jazz Classics Series, 180 Gram&nbsp;Tip-On Jacket.

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-17

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Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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888072475410

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WXT2869991.1

2012-02-17

8436028699919

9999

Artist

Bill Evans

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Craft Recordings

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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Sunday at the Village Vanguard is the initial volume of a mammoth recording session by the Bill Evans Trio, from June 25, 1961 at New York's Village Vanguard documenting Evans' first trio with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian. Its companion volume is Waltz for Debby. This trio is still widely regarded as his finest, largely because of the symbiotic interplay between its members. Tragically, LaFaro was killed in an automobile accident ten days after this session was recorded, and Evans assembled the two packages a few months afterward. While "Waltz for Debby" — in retrospect — is seemingly a showcase for Evans' brilliant, subtle, and wide-ranging pianism, this volume becomes an homage, largely, to the genius and contribution of LaFaro.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard (Original Jazz Classics Series)

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Discover Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans on Craft Recordings. Available in LP format. A tribute to the legendary trio's interplay and Scott LaFaro's genius.