Why It Belongs in Your Collection
Sunday At The Village Vanguard is one of the essential Bill Evans Trio recordings, captured live in New York in 1961.
The album has become an important part of jazz history because of the way the trio plays together — less like piano with accompaniment, and more like three musicians in constant conversation. It is also a significant Scott LaFaro recording, with his bass playing central to the sound and feel of the album.
This is a record that suits quiet, focused listening and shows why the Bill Evans Trio remains such an important reference point for modern piano trios.
The Sound and the Story
This is intimate, thoughtful live jazz with real depth. Bill Evans plays with space, lyricism and restraint, while Scott LaFaro brings a melodic, searching quality to the bass. Paul Motian’s drumming is light, responsive and full of detail.
The recording has the atmosphere of a small club performance, but the playing is never loose or casual. Tracks such as “Gloria’s Step”, “My Man’s Gone Now” and “Alice in Wonderland” show the trio’s ability to stretch time and mood while still keeping the music beautifully connected.
Pressing, Condition and Care
New / sealed vinyl LP reissue from Jazz Images, part of the William Claxton Collection.
This edition is presented in a gatefold sleeve and pairs the classic recording with photography associated with the William Claxton series. It also includes two bonus tracks from the same performance that were not included on the original LP.
All records are packed carefully and securely for dispatch.
About This Release
Originally released on Riverside in 1961, Sunday At The Village Vanguard was recorded live at the Village Vanguard in New York on 25 June 1961.
This Jazz Images William Claxton Collection edition presents the album in a gatefold sleeve, pairing the music with classic jazz photography. It also includes two bonus tracks from the same performance: “Some Other Time” and “My Foolish Heart”.
Why It Belongs in Your Collection
Sunday At The Village Vanguard is one of the essential Bill Evans Trio recordings, captured live in New York in 1961.
The album has become an important part of jazz history because of the way the trio plays together — less like piano with accompaniment, and more like three musicians in constant conversation. It is also a significant Scott LaFaro recording, with his bass playing central to the sound and feel of the album.
This is a record that suits quiet, focused listening and shows why the Bill Evans Trio remains such an important reference point for modern piano trios.
The Sound and the Story
This is intimate, thoughtful live jazz with real depth. Bill Evans plays with space, lyricism and restraint, while Scott LaFaro brings a melodic, searching quality to the bass. Paul Motian’s drumming is light, responsive and full of detail.
The recording has the atmosphere of a small club performance, but the playing is never loose or casual. Tracks such as “Gloria’s Step”, “My Man’s Gone Now” and “Alice in Wonderland” show the trio’s ability to stretch time and mood while still keeping the music beautifully connected.
Pressing, Condition and Care
New / sealed vinyl LP reissue from Jazz Images, part of the William Claxton Collection.
This edition is presented in a gatefold sleeve and pairs the classic recording with photography associated with the William Claxton series. It also includes two bonus tracks from the same performance that were not included on the original LP.
All records are packed carefully and securely for dispatch.
About This Release
Originally released on Riverside in 1961, Sunday At The Village Vanguard was recorded live at the Village Vanguard in New York on 25 June 1961.
This Jazz Images William Claxton Collection edition presents the album in a gatefold sleeve, pairing the music with classic jazz photography. It also includes two bonus tracks from the same performance: “Some Other Time” and “My Foolish Heart”.
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