Waltz for Debby
Bill Evans Trio
43 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 3337623 |
| Excel File Row | 93 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:52:31 |
| Pressing Year | 2011 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | REPRINT |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Riverside |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | RLP-399 |
| Barcode | 9772039222616-11008 |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | - |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | - |
| Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Media Condition | SS |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Genre | Jazz |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 2011 reprint takes us back to a moment of crystalline perfection and profound melancholy in the history of jazz. The album "Waltz for Debby", recorded live at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York on 25 June 1961, is not only a showcase for the sublime interplay of the Bill Evans Trio, but represents the last recording of what many consider Evans' most influential and revolutionary line-up. Just ten days after those sessions, bassist Scott LaFaro, a pivotal figure with his innovative and conversational approach, tragically died in a road accident. This sudden loss lends the album a unique emotional resonance, transforming every note into an unwitting farewell to a genius. The recordings from that day gave rise to two masterpieces, "Sunday at the Village Vanguard" and this "Waltz for Debby", an eternal testament to a trio that redefined the concept of interplay in jazz, leaving a legacy of poignant beauty and innovation that endures to this day.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - My Foolish Heart (4:56)
- A2 - Waltz For Debby (6:54)
- A3 - Detour Ahead (7:35)
- B1 - My Romance (7:11)
- B2 - Some Other Time (5:02)
- B3 - Milestones (6:37)
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