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Over 35 vinyl releases capture the Bill Evans Trio's pioneering jazz trio sound; original pressings, including the 1962 Moon Beams, remain prized.
The Bill Evans Trio launched its influential journey in 1959, innovating within jazz trio formats through a blend of bebop, post-bop, and modal jazz. Their distinct use of impressionist harmony and interactive musicianship integrated piano, bass, and drums into a cohesive dialogue rather than soloist and accompaniment. The trio's catalogue spans studio and live recordings that capture various lineups, including key albums released on Riverside Records and Verve labels.
Vinyl enthusiasts will find over 35 products in the catalog, featuring original mono and stereo pressings as well as remastered editions and colored vinyl versions.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Craft Recordings · 2021
Fantasy · 2017
Somethin' Cool · 2016
Harkit Records · 2003
Balcan Records · 2002
Milestone · 2000
Warner Bros. Records · 1996
Dreyfus Jazz · 1992
Editions Atlas · 1991
Royal Jazz · 1991
Timeless Records · 1990
Timeless Records · 1990
Alfa Jazz · 1989
Alfa Jazz · 1989
EPM Musique · 1989
Affinity · 1981
Fantasy · 1980
Fantasy · 1978
Fantasy · 1976
Verve Records · 1971
Verve Records · 1967
Riverside Records · 1966
Verve Records · 1966
Verve Records · 1965
Riverside Records · 1964
Atlantic · 1964
Riverside Records · 1962
Riverside Records · 1962
Riverside Records · 1961
Riverside Records · 1961
Riverside Records · 1960
Riverside Records · 1959
Dreyfus Jazz · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bill Evans Trio's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Early studio album showcasing Bill Evans' innovative approach to jazz piano trio, recorded at Riverside Records with Orrin Keepnews producing.
Features refined post-bop and modal jazz styles with rich harmonic textures; one of the trio's definitive recordings on Riverside Records.
Captures a cool jazz ambiance with intricate interplay in stereo sound; original Dutch pressings are sought after by collectors.
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Artists who share part of Bill Evans Trio's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
His use of impressionist harmony and rhythmically independent melodic lines continues to influence jazz pianists.— Bill Evans Trio legacy
Recorded in 1959 under the production of Orrin Keepnews, this album represents one of Bill Evans Trio's earliest studio sessions, highlighting Evans' harmonic innovations within a jazz trio format.
The trio's 1961 live sessions at the Village Vanguard have resulted in multiple releases capturing their signature piano, bass, and drums interaction, especially notable for its mono pressings on Riverside Records.
The US mono original pressing of Sunday At The Village Vanguard (Riverside RLP 376) commands collector interest with a want/have ratio close to 4.8 and 7 copies currently available for sale.
Released in 1964, How My Heart Sings features stereo recordings from Riverside Records, with several reissues and pressings in Japan and the UK among the trio’s discography.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Bill Evans on piano led the trio, joined by various bassists and drummers, notably Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian during key periods.
The original Dutch pressing of Moon Beams from 1962 on Riverside Records is highly valued by collectors for its sound quality and rarity.
Sunday At The Village Vanguard was recorded live in 1961 at the Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City.
Yes, some releases like Moon Beams have 180g gatefold pressings on colored vinyl, including transparent orange and marble yellow variants.
The trio's style spans post-bop, cool jazz, modal jazz, and bebop, showcasing sophisticated harmonic and rhythmic interplay.
Vinyles.com lists original US mono pressings of albums like Sunday At The Village Vanguard available through French vendors specializing in vintage jazz vinyl.
Yes, remastered editions of classic albums are available on 180g vinyl often with improved audio fidelity and collector-friendly packaging.
The Bill Evans Trio set a standard for piano trio jazz interaction and improvisation that remains influential among musicians and collectors.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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