The trio's debut, introducing the conversational interplay that changed jazz piano. Lyrical and influential. A cornerstone. Not their most famous record, but one of their most consistent.
On vinyl: Originals are widely faked and graded inconsistently — stick with a trusted reissue.
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More from Bill Evans — where to go next
If you have Portrait in Jazz, these are the Bill Evans records worth reaching for next.
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Everybody Digs Bill Evans1958 · JazzStart here
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Portrait in Jazz1960 · you're viewing this oneEssential
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Sunday at the Village Vanguard1961 · JazzClassic
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Explorations1961 · JazzClassic
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Waltz for Debby1962 · JazzClassic
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