| | Bill Evans Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 CD Bill Evans Discography of CDs
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On June 25th, 1961, Bill Evans and his trio made jazz history over the course of five sets at the Village Vanguard. Selections from those performances were released on two full-length LPs, WALTZ FOR DEBBY and Sunday AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD, both of which went on to become landmark jazz albums from the era. The three-disc COMPLETE VILLAGE VANGUARD RECORDINGS provides a valuable service by presenting all five sets in their complete and original sequence, with crisp remastered sound, a previously unissued take (Scott LaFaro's "Gloria's Step"), and snippets of on-stage patter.
Much has been made of the chemistry between Evans, bassist LaFaro, and drummer Paul Motian, and little of it has been overblown. The three make intuitive, shape-shifting music that breaks new ground with its subtle, sophisticated rhythmic interplay and achingly lyrical beauty. Evans's playing, informed by a Chopin-esque delicacy as much as by post-bop dynamism, is a case study of the jazz ideal achieved. The music, the improved sound, and the chance to have the complete date under one cover make this set a must.
Live Recording
Bill Evans (Piano): Bill Evans ; Scott LaFaro (double bass); Paul Motian.
Personnel: Bill Evans (piano); Paul Motian (drums).
Liner Note Author: Orrin Keepnews.
Recording information: Village Vanguard, New York, NY (06/25/1961).
Photographer: Steve Schapiro. Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 Music Bill Evans Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 Songs Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Scott LaFaro!!!!
Classic Bill Evans Trio!!!! Best stuff ever!!!! np4.
Submitted by najponk (Prague,cz)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 32 of 32 found this helpful. Incredible!!!
This is the real deal. The warmth -- the intimacy -- the precision and oneness. It does not get better than this coming from one of the timesless and grand masters and his trio of true artists. You can never hear this -- only listen to it and you are taken "there" -- that special place within yourself that words will never, ever describe. How fortunate we will always be to have had Bill -- and the ability to continue to exeprience his creative beauty. What a gift -- to the artform of jazz and to us -- all of us.
Five stars aren't enough.
Submitted by Jeffrey Courion (Beverly Hills, CA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Experience of a liftime
This is maybe the best jazz recording I know. True magic. It shadows all previous issues including SACD and original LPs.
Submitted by info (Israel)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Evans superb in live performance
I was captivated by the intimacy, the sound, and the inventiveness of the players on this great live CD. I had been looking for a BE disc and I certainly picked a winner. Thanks, CD Universe, for listing this wonderful performance. WLG.
Submitted by bgoodejr (Gulfport, FL.)
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Great Trio, Great Concert, Great Music! Must to have.
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