BILL EVANS TRIO feat SCOTT LA FARO
Sunday At The Village Vanguard (remastered) (limited heavyweight audiophile vinyl 2xLP box set + booklet)
Analogue Productions US
Cat: AUHQR 001745. Rel: 06 Aug 24
 
Jazz
Gloria's Step (6:05)
My Man's Gone Now (6:28)
Solar (8:55)
Alice In Wonderland (8:34)
All Of You (8:19)
Jade Vision (3:45)

Review: Analogue Productions' UHQR release of the Bill Evans Trio's Sunday at the Village Vanguard is a pinnacle in high-quality vinyl. Limited to 5,000 copies, this 200-gram 45 RPM 2LP set, mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analogue tapes, offers an unparalleled listening experience. The set includes an eight-page booklet with liner notes by jazz critic Bob Blumenthal, enhancing its collectible value. Regarded as one of the greatest live jazz recordings, the album captures the remarkable June 25, 1961, performance of Bill Evans, Scott LaFaro, and Paul Motian at the Village Vanguard. The trio's exceptional musicianship and improvisational prowess are evident throughout, with seamless interplay and innovative approaches to jazz standards and original compositions. The UHQR Clarity Vinyl pressing at Quality Record Pressings ensures the purest sound quality, with improved dynamics, detail, and tonal accuracy. Standout tracks like 'Gloria's Step' and 'Alice in Wonderland' showcase Evans' delicate touch, LaFaro's inventive bass lines, and the trio's extraordinary chemistry. This release not only celebrates exceptional music but also offers an intimate, high-fidelity listening experience.