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Not only does this new 4-LP vinyl set bring you these legendary live recordings in complete form, but it also brings precious perspective to this landmark jazz moment. Already famous for his work with Miles Davis, Evans formed one of the greatest trios in the annals of jazz with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian. They were set to record prolifically, but, tragically, the afternoon and evening sets they recorded at the Village Vanguard on June 25, 1961 would prove to be their final document, as LaFaro died in a car crash 10 days later. The LPs Waltz for Debby and Sunday at the Villiage Vanguard brought those precious performances to the public. Now, the complete recordings of June 25, 1961 are together on four 180-gram vinyl LPs, sequenced in the original order of the five sets and including the murmurs and applause of the crowd (even an interrupted take is left intact). This limited-edition audiophile release will go quickly, so jump on this; poetry and chemistry align as three distinct voices unite on Gloria’s Step (interrupted); Alice in Wonderland; My Foolish Heart; All of You; My Romance; Some Other Time; Detour Ahead; Waltz for Debby; Solar; Milestones; Jade Visions, and more. The 12-page booklet boasts new notes by Bill Belmont and the original notes by Orrin Keepnews, reproductions of session notes, photographer Steve Schapiro’s proof sheets and a metallic-and-black poster of the album’s classic cover: Evans, in profile, under hypnosis at the piano. Exquisite. Concord.