Bill Evans New Jazz Conceptions LP (Vinyl)

Vinyl Reissue Series Commemorates 65th Anniversary of Prestige Records and 90th Birthday of Legendary Engineer Rudy Van Gelder!

A significant date in the history of legendary pianist Bill Evans' recording career, New Jazz Conceptions marks his maiden voyage as a leader and finds the then 27-year-old pianist already sounding much different than the usual Bud Powell-influenced keyboardists of the time. Recorded in 1956, more than a year before he joined the Miles Davis Sextet, this set finds Evans flashing his own unique chord voicings in a lyrical, swinging style. Three selections here are taken solo (including the original version of his classic "Waltz for Debby"), while the other eight are performed in a trio with bassist Teddy Kotick and drummer Paul Motian (including his future theme "Five," "Speak Low," and "No Cover, No Minimum"). A strong start to a significant career and a must-have for fans of classic piano trios.

Features:
• Prestige Records 65th Anniversary Reissue
• 120g Vinyl Reissue

Musicians:
Bill Evans, piano
Teddy Kotick, bass
Paul Motian, drums

Selections:
Side One:
1. I Love You
2. Five
3. I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good
4. Conception
5. Easy Living
6. Displacement
Side Two:
1. Speak Low
2. Waltz For Debby
3. Our Delight
4. My Romance
5. No Cover, No Minimum