Bill Evans Trio's 1965 masterpiece, Trio '65, is a sublime jazz album that showcases the pianist's incredible talent and nuanced approach to music. Recorded on 3 February 1965 at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, with Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums, this studio album is a testament to Evans's skill as a performer and composer.
Featuring a beautiful selection of tracks, including 'Israel', 'Elsa', and 'Round Midnight', Trio '65 is a must-listen for fans of jazz and cool jazz. The album's eight tracks, which also include 'Love Is Here To Stay', 'How My Heart Sings', 'Who Can I Turn To?', 'Come Rain Or Come Shine', and 'If You Could See Me Now', demonstrate Evans's ability to craft elegant, sophisticated music that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
With a duration of just 37 minutes, Trio '65 is a concise and focused album that packs a significant emotional punch. Released on the Verve Reissues label, this album is a classic example of hard bop and cool jazz, genres that Evans helped to define and popularise throughout his career.
Trio '65 has been widely acclaimed by critics and fans alike, and its reissue as part of the Verve/Acoustic Sounds series has introduced this incredible music to a new generation of listeners. Whether you're a longtime fan of Bill Evans or just discovering his music, Trio '65 is an essential album that is sure to delight and inspire.