Bill Evans Trio At Shelly's Manne-Hole

Bill Evans Trio At Shelly's Manne-Hole on 180g 45RPM 2LP: Mastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at AcousTech Mastering (AAA) Analog from Original Master Tapes, Pressed at QRP

For jazz collectors, At Shelly's Manne-Hole isn't just another Bill Evans record. It's a landmark. This was Evans' final album for Riverside, the label that first brought his genius to light, and his last chapter in one of the most creative partnerships in modern jazz recording.

Captured live at drummer Shelly Manne's famous Hollywood club in 1963, the album finds Evans in rare form - intimate, reflective, yet full of quiet fire. It's only the second time Riverside ever caught him in a live setting (the first being the legendary Village Vanguard sessions), and it documents a fleeting but brilliant trio: Evans with bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Larry Bunker.

The sound is wonderfully alive - you can feel the room, the energy, the warmth of an audience hanging on every note. For collectors, this is the bridge between Evans' early introspection and the confident, searching tone of his later work.

Musicians:
Bill Evans - Piano
Chuck Israels - Bass
Larry Bunker - Drums