Portrait in Jazz (Blue Transparent Vinyl)

PORTRAIT IN JAZZ (BLUE TRANSPARENT VINYL) / BILL EVANS 

• 180g blue transparent vinyl – complete album + 1 bonus track
• Includes exclusive photographs by Jean-Pierre Leloir

Description

Portrait In Jazz marked Bill Evans’ third album as a leader and his first studio recording with bassist Scott LaFaro, beginning one of the most celebrated collaborations in jazz history. Joined by drummer Paul Motian, the trio reshaped the piano trio format through subtle interaction, harmonic sophistication and a new conversational approach between instruments.

Recorded on December 28, 1959, the album features masterful interpretations of standards such as “Autumn Leaves,” “Come Rain Or Come Shine,” and “Someday My Prince Will Come,” alongside original compositions including “Peri’s Scope” — presented here in its first recorded version — and “Blue In Green,” co-composed by Evans and Miles Davis.

This limited edition is pressed on 180-gram blue transparent vinyl and includes a bonus track from the original session. The release also pays tribute to iconic French jazz photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir, featuring exclusive cover and back cover photographs from his celebrated archive.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Come Rain Or Come Shine
2. Autumn Leaves
3. Witchcraft
4. When I Fall In Love
5. Peri’s Scope

Side B

1. What Is This Thing Called Love?
2. Spring Is Here
3. Someday My Prince Will Come
4. Blue In Green
5. Autumn Leaves (Mono Take) *

* Bonus Track

Personnel

Bill Evans – Piano
Scott LaFaro – Bass
Paul Motian – Drums

Format

LP (180g Blue Transparent Vinyl, Limited Edition)