WAXTIME IN COLOR BILL EVANS TRIO: SUNDAY AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD Limited Edition 180g coloured vinyl (GREEN) This release presents music from the legendary 1961 Village Vanguard sets by the Bill Evans Trio. It would mark the last recording by the formation of the group with Scott LaFaro on bass, and Paul Motian on drums, as LaFaro died ten days later on July 6, 1961, at the age of 25. Penguin Guide To Jazz: ?All the Vanguard music is informed by an extra sense of discovery, as if the musicians were suddenly aware of what they were on to and were celebrating the achievement. This is music which continues to provoke marvel and endless study.? (Richard Cook & Brian Morton) BILL EVANS, piano; SCOTT LaFARO, bass; PAUL MOTIAN, drums. New York, June 25, 1961. Original recordings produced by Orrin Keepnews. *BONUS TRACK: ? Jade? by Scott LaFaro, from the same date but not included on the original LP.
