This 1958 debut for Riverside Records showcases the newly formed trio of Bill Evans, Scott LaFaro, and Paul Motian, cementing a legendary unit in jazz history.
- The album was recorded in two sessions at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City on August 11 and December 24, 1958.
- The album reached number 12 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- The trio's exploration of impressionistic harmonies and telepathic interplay would go on to influence generations of jazz musicians.
Bill Evans Trio was a piano trio from New York City, prominent in the cool jazz scene. They are best known for their sophisticated harmonic language and introspective improvisations. This 1958 release for Riverside Records marked the first appearance of the classic trio formation.
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