Waltz for Debby (1961)

About this title: Recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1961, shortly before Scott LaFaro's death, Waltz for Debby is the second album issued from that historic session, and the final one from that legendary trio that also contained drummer Paul Motian. While the Sunday at the Village Vanguard album focused on material where LaFaro soloed prominently, this is far more a portrait of the trio on those dates. Evans chose the material here, and, possibly, in some unconscious way, revealed on these sessions -- and the two following LaFaro's death (Moonbeams and How My Heart Sings) -- a different side of his musical ... read more

Tracks:

1. My Foolish Heart [Washington/Young]
2. Waltz for Debby [Evans/Lees]
3. Detour Ahead [Carter/Ellis/Freigo]
4. My Romance [Rodgers/Hart]
5. Some Other Time [Bernstein/Comden/Gr]
6. Milestones [Davis]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.