Bill Evans Trio -Explorations -DOL LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Israel 6:08

1.2 Haunted Heart 3:25

1.3 Beautiful Love 5:03

1.4 Elsa 5:05

1.5 Nardis 5:48

1.6 How Deep Is The Ocean? 3:30

1.7 I Wish I Knew 4:39

1.8 Sweet And Lovely 5:50

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When Bill Evans played those haunting exploratory notes that introduce So What on the Miles Davis album Kind Of Blue he made a lifelong impression on generations of music lovers. Bill thereafter launched a solo career greeted with the kind of critical acclaim the bespectacled, classically-trained Pianist no doubt found unsettling yet deeply satisfying. While his association with Miles, which included performing on the most influential Jazz album of all time, was relatively short, his time with the Bill Evans Trio was longer lasting and in many ways more productive. Certainly Explorations proved a great success when first released by the Riverside label in 1961. The trio was completed by Scott LaFaro on double bass and Paul Motian on drums, gave the leader the right combination of swing and subtlety needed to suit Evansâ?? sensitive and yet ultimately commanding style. It was the second album by the trio and Bill claimed it was his personal favourite. Explorations produced by Orrin Keepnews certainly impressed the Jazz critics of Billboard magazine who voted it the Best Piano LP of 1961 in their annual poll. -

Explorations is an album by jazz pianist Bill Evans that was originally released by Riverside Records in 1961. It was the second and final studio album Evans recorded with his classic trio featuring Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums.

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"Explorations" is a landmark jazz album by the Bill Evans Trio, released in 1961 and now available as an LP from Dol. This record captures pianist Bill Evans at a creative peak alongside bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian, delivering nuanced interpretations of both standards and original compositions. The interplay between the trio members set new standards for jazz ensembles, with tracks like "Israel," "Haunted Heart," and "Nardis" showcasing their innovative approach to harmony and rhythm. Dol, known for its high-quality reissues of classic jazz recordings on vinyl, ensures that listeners experience this masterpiece with exceptional audio fidelity. The label has built a reputation among collectors for reviving essential albums with care and authenticity. Bill Evans himself stands as one of the most influential pianists in modern jazz history; his lyrical style and harmonic sophistication have inspired generations of musicians. With multiple Grammy Awards to his name, including recognition for albums such as "Sunday at the Village Vanguard," Evans' legacy continues to shape contemporary jazz.

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DOL1235H

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