Sunday at the Village Vanguard

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Bill Evans

Bill Evans' "Sunday at the Village Vanguard" is a legendary live album, capturing the intimacy and brilliance of a trio performance at the iconic jazz club.

The album features Evans' exquisite piano playing alongside Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums.

Their interplay is seamless and deeply emotional, creating a timeless masterpiece of jazz.

The album's impact on jazz is profound, influencing countless musicians and solidifying Evans' place as a jazz icon.

The album's tragic backstory, with LaFaro's death shortly after the recording, adds to its emotional resonance.

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as one of the four albums recorded by the Bill Evans Trio.

Bill Evans and The Trio That Changed Trios

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as one of Bill Evans' most famous albums, recorded in the same week as Waltz for Debbie, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding its release.

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