New Jazz Conceptions (180g LP)

A significant album in the history of legendary pianist Bill Evans' recording career, New Jazz Conceptions marks his maiden voyage as a leader and finds the then 27-year-old pianist already sounding markedly different from the usual Bud Powell-influenced keyboardists of the time.

Recorded in 1956, more than a year before he joined the Miles Davis Sextet, this set finds Evans flashing his own unique chord progressions in a lyrical, swinging style. Three selections here are taken solo (including the original version of his classic "Waltz for Debby"), while the other eight are performed in a trio with bassist Teddy Kotick and drummer Paul Motian (including his future theme "Five," "Speak Low," and "No Cover, No Minimum"). A strong start to a significant career and a must must-have for fans of classic piano trios.

•180g heavyweight vinyl
•MP3 download voucher
•Limited edition