An intimate live trio recording of extraordinary interplay, captured shortly before bassist Scott LaFaro's death. Lyrical and conversational. One of the great piano-trio documents. Released in 1961, it's a key entry in Bill Evans's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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