Waltz for Debby remains a beloved gem in the jazz canon and is widely available on various formats, but in 2026, for the first time, it is published on Ultimate High-Quality CD (UHQCD).
Waltz for Debby is the fourth and final album by the highly influential Bill Evans Trio, released in 1962. It is considered one of the most important and well-integrated jazz piano trio recordings in history.
Key Information
Artist: The Bill Evans Trio (Bill Evans on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass, and Paul Motian on drums).
Recorded: Live on June 25, 1961, at the Village Vanguard in New York City.
Released: 1962.
Genre: Jazz, specifically Cool Jazz and Post-Bebop.
Key Tracks: Includes the title track "Waltz for Debby" (a standard written by Evans as a tribute to his niece), along with interpretations of jazz standards like "My Foolish Heart" and "Milestones" by Miles Davis.
Significance
The album is a companion piece to the equally iconic Sunday at the Village Vanguard, recorded during the same performance date. These recordings are celebrated for capturing the extraordinary musical interplay and "uncanny synchronicity" of the trio, a unit that redefined the notion of the piano trio. The intimate and virtuosic dynamic between the musicians, where the bass and drums play with an almost equal, improvisational force alongside the piano, was a ground-breaking approach at the time.
Tragically, this was the last time the trio ever recorded together, as bassist Scott LaFaro died in a car accident just ten days after the live session. This context adds a poignant layer to the album's legacy, making it a powerful testament to their brief but brilliant collaboration.
The Ultimate High-Quality Music Sound - Audiophile pressings reissue by AudioNautes Recordings
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All About Ultimate High-Quality CD (UHQCD):
UHQCD stands for Ultimate High Quality Compact Disc and is a joint development of the Japanese CD replication company Memory-Tech and the Audio Quality CD Company from Hong Kong. Unlike conventional CDs, UHQCDs are not pressed from polycarbonate, but cast from a photopolymer and cured with UV light. Another layer of high-purity polycarbonate is applied to the softer photopolymer for scratch protection. The combination results in significantly reduced reflection of laser light inside the CD and an unmatched, precise edge transition between pits and lands of the CD. UHQCDs are 100% compatible with standard CD players. Musically, the result is a sound image strongly reminiscent of analogue master tapes.
UHQCD Features:
- From Original Master Tape
- Superior Crystal Sound
- Numbered Limited Edition
- Made in Japan
- Ultimate High-Quality CD
- XRCD-Like Luxury Digipak
- Playable On Conventional CD players
- Produced in Italy (Import)
The album "The Bill Evans Trio - Waltz For Debby" is available in various formats, including UHQ-CD and different vinyl editions. You can find various editions available from online music retailers like The Sound of Tape, and OpenReelToReel Hub.
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