[ Riverside / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 7 January 1991
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Bill Evans' debut as a leader found the 27-year-old pianist already sounding much different than the usual Bud Powell-influenced keyboardists of the time. Even in 1956 more than a year before he joined the Miles Davis Sextet, Evans had his own chord voicings and a lyrical yet 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.
All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
I Love You (3:55)
Five (4:03)
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) (1:39)
Conception (4:47)
Easy Living (3:53)
Displacement (2:36)
Speak Low (5:10)
Waltz for Debby (1:20)
Our Delight (4:47)
My Romance (2:01)
No Cover, No Minimum (8:14)
No Cover, No Minimum (7:31)