Portrait In Jazz by Bill Evans - Uhune

ALBUM

The first of two studio albums by the Bill Evans-Scott LaFaro-Paul Motian trio (both of which preceded their famous engagement at the Village Vanguard), this Portrait in Jazz reissue contains some wondrous interplay, particularly between pianist Evans and bassist LaFaro, on the two versions of "Autumn Leaves." Other than introducing Evans' "Peri's Scope," the music is comprised of standards, but the influential interpretations were far from routine or predictable at the time. LaFaro and Motian were nearly equal partners with the pianist in the ensembles and their versions of such tunes as "Come Rain or Come Shine," "When I Fall in Love," and "Someday My Prince Will Come" (which preceded Miles Davis' famous recording by a couple years) are full of subtle and surprising creativity. A gem.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo

1. Come Rain Or Come Shine

Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Harold Arlen
John H Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Harold Arlen
John H Mercer; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Harold Arlen
John H Mercer; Other

2. Autumn Leaves

Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Kosma
Jacques Prevert; Composer
Lyricist: Joseph Kosma
Jacques Prevert; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jacques Prevert
Joseph Kosma; Other

3. Autumn Leaves

Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Kosma
Jacques Prevert; Composer
Lyricist: Joseph Kosma
Jacques Prevert; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jacques Prevert
Joseph Kosma; Other

4. Witchcraft

Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Double Bass: Scott Lafaro; Performer
Drums: Paul Motian; Performer
Performer: Scott Lafaro
Paul Motian; Performer
Composer: Cy Coleman
Carolyn Leigh; Composer
Lyricist: Cy Coleman
Carolyn Leigh; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cy Coleman
Carolyn Leigh; Other

5. When I Fall In Love

Bass ( Vocal): Scott Lafaro; Performer
Bass (vocal): Scott Lafaro; Performer
Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Drums: Paul Motian; Performer
Performer: Scott Lafaro
Bill Evans
Paul Motian; Performer
Piano: Bill Evans; Performer
Composer: Victor Young
Edward Heyman; Composer
Lyricist: Victor Young
Edward Heyman; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Victor Young
Edward Heyman; Other

6. Peri's Scope

Double Bass: Scott Lafaro; Performer
Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Drums: Paul Motian; Performer
Performer: Scott Lafaro
Bill Evans
Paul Motian; Performer
Piano: Bill Evans; Performer
Composer: Bill Evans; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production

7. What Is This Thing Called Love?

Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Lyricist: Cole Porter; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter; Other

8. Spring Is Here

Bass ( Vocal): Scott Lafaro; Performer
Bass (vocal): Scott Lafaro; Performer
Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Drums: Paul Motian; Performer
Performer: Scott Lafaro
Bill Evans
Paul Motian; Performer
Piano: Bill Evans; Performer
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Other

9. Someday My Prince Will Come

Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Larry Morey
Frank E. Churchill; Composer
Lyricist: Larry Morey
Frank E. Churchill; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Larry Morey
Frank E. Churchill; Other

10. Blue In Green

Bass ( Vocal): Scott Lafaro; Performer
Bass (vocal): Scott Lafaro; Performer
Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Drums: Paul Motian; Performer
Performer: Bill Evans
Scott Lafaro
Paul Motian; Performer
Piano: Bill Evans; Performer
Composer: Miles Davis; Composer
Lyricist: Miles Davis; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Miles Davis; Other

11. Blue In Green

Primary Artist: Bill Evans Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Davis; Composer
Lyricist: Miles Davis; Composer
Producer: Orrin Keepnews; Production
Composer Lyricist: Miles Davis; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 57 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Hard Bop, Rock, Jazz Piano, Cool, West Coast Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Post Bop

Label

Concord Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1959

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

25218608824