Portrait in Jazz

BILL EVANS TRIO

BILL EVANS TRIO

BASS
Scott La Faro

DRUMS
Paul Motian

PIANO
Bill Evans

PRODUCER, LINER NOTES
Orrin Keepnews

DESIGN
Harris Lewine
Ken Braren
Paul Bacon

ENGINEER, MASTERED BY
Chris Potter
Guy Davie

ENGINEER
Jack Higgins

PRESSING INFORMATION

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The Electric Recording Co. – ERC052S
LP | 12”, 33⅓ RPM
United Kingdom | 2021
Reissue, Limited Edition (101 of 300)

SYNOPSIS

Recorded shortly after Bill Evans’ breakthrough on Kind of Blue, Portrait in Jazz introduced the pianist’s landmark trio with Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums. Together, they redefined the piano trio format, moving beyond simple accompaniment into a deeply interactive, conversational style. The album balances lyrical ballads with swinging standards, all delivered with Evans’ trademark harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. A cornerstone of modern jazz, Portrait in Jazz remains both a timeless listening experience and a foundational record for collectors.

GENRE & STYLE

Jazz
Post Bop, Modal

IDENTIFIERS

TRACKLIST

  • WRITTEN BY
    Harold Arlen&Johnny Mercer

  • WRITTEN BY
    Jacques Prévert
    Johnny Mercer
    Joseph Kosma

  • WRITTEN BY
    Carolyn Leigh
    Cy Coleman

  • WRITTEN BY
    Edward Heyman
    Victor Young

  • WRITTEN BY
    Bill Evans

  • WRITTEN BY
    Cole Porter

  • WRITTEN BY
    Rodgers & Hart
    (Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart)

  • WRITTEN BY
    Frank Churchill
    Larry Morey

  • WRITTEN BY
    Bill Evans
    Miles Davis

PERSONNEL