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Bill Evans Trio - At The Village Vanguard (ltd. ed.) (180g)
Bill Evans Trio - At The Village Vanguard (ltd. ed.) (180g)
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Bill Evans Trio – At The Village Vanguard (180g) Vinyl LP
Step into the hallowed halls of jazz history with the Bill Evans Trio's seminal live recording, At The Village Vanguard. This 1961 Jazz vinyl LP captures a pivotal moment, showcasing the profound interplay and lyrical introspection that defined the trio's legendary sound. Experience the intimate atmosphere and groundbreaking modal explorations that make this a cornerstone for any serious collector of 1961 vinyl records.
About the Album
Recorded live in 1961, At The Village Vanguard stands as a monumental statement from the Bill Evans Trio. This session captured the extraordinary synergy between Evans, bassist Scott LaFaro, and drummer Paul Motian, redefining the piano trio format with its telepathic communication and democratic interplay. It remains a touchstone of Jazz/Modal/Post Bop, influencing countless musicians and listeners.
The Vinyl Experience
A pristine 180-gram Vinyl LP pressing of this caliber offers an unparalleled listening journey, bringing the live club atmosphere directly to your turntable. Feel the rich, warm analog sound as the needle drops into the grooves, revealing every nuance of Evans' piano and the trio's intricate dynamics, a true treasure for any audiophile vinyl collection.
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Artist: Bill Evans Trio
- Label: Pan Am
- Genre: Jazz/Modal/Post Bop
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors, fans of late-night listening sessions
Collector's Note
This recording holds a poignant significance as one of bassist Scott LaFaro's final performances, cementing his legendary contribution to jazz and the trio's indelible legacy. Few records capture the profound, introspective beauty of live jazz quite like this one, making it a true crate digger's holy grail.
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.