Bill Evans
The essential Bill Evans records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Everybody Digs Bill EvansBill EvansStart here
Everybody Digs Bill Evans
An early peak of lyrical piano trio work. Beautiful and acclaimed. A cornerstone.
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2Portrait in JazzBill EvansEssential
Portrait in Jazz
The trio's debut, introducing the conversational interplay that changed jazz piano. Lyrical and influential. A cornerstone.
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3Sunday at the Village VanguardBill EvansClassic
Sunday at the Village Vanguard
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.
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4ExplorationsBill EvansClassic
Explorations
A lyrical trio peak of conversational interplay. Beautiful and acclaimed. A high point.
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5Waltz for DebbyBill EvansClassic
Waltz for Debby
From the same legendary Vanguard afternoon, all delicacy and dialogue between three musicians listening hard. Tender and timeless. A desert-island jazz record.
- Peace Piece from Everybody Digs Bill Evans · on Best Jazz Songs of All Time, Best 1950s Jazz Songs
- Waltz for Debby from Waltz for Debby · on Best Jazz Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Jazz Songs
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