A previously unissued trio recording from 1979, "But Beautiful" showcases Bill Evans in a more relaxed, intimate setting than some of his more complex studio albums. The album captures a poignant late-career performance, with Evans accompanied by bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joe LaBarbera.
- The recording session took place at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on August 31, 1979.
- The album was produced by Orrin Keepnews, a longtime collaborator of Bill Evans.
- "But Beautiful" features a repertoire of standards, including the title track, "The Two Lonely People," and "Waltz for Debby."
Bill Evans was a pianist and composer from New Jersey, best known for his lyrical approach to jazz piano and his innovative work in jazz trio formats. By 1996, Evans had been deceased for over a decade, and Milestone Records continued to issue posthumous releases from his extensive catalog.
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