PORTRAIT IN JAZZ/180g Audiophile Blue Vinyl

Description

If "Portrait In Jazz" doesn't always come to mind when thinking of Bill Evans, overshadowed by some of his later albums, its importance is undeniable, both for the history of the piano trio and for the pianist himself. When it was released, Bill Evans had just made a name for himself with his participation in the unforgettable "Kind Of Blue" with the trumpeter Miles Davis's sextet. He immediately left that group to create this major formation, which remains one of the finest of all time, featuring bassist Scott LaFaro, whom the leader allows full freedom to express his astonishing technique, practically unprecedented among bassists at the time, and drummer Paul Motian with his impressionistic playing. As for Bill Evans, often celebrated for his chord playing that he elevated to the level of art, he demonstrates that he is a formidable improviser of melodies. Together, they exhibit a creativity, fluidity, and swing unparalleled, giving these instrumental interpretations an expressiveness worthy of the greatest singers.