Bill Evans Trio \u2013 Explorations<\/strong> is one of the defining recordings of the legendary trio featuring pianist Bill Evans<\/strong>, bassist Scott LaFaro<\/strong> and drummer Paul Motian<\/strong>. Originally released in 1961 on Riverside Records, the album captures the extraordinary interaction between three musicians who transformed the role of the jazz piano trio.<\/p>\n Recorded after the group had spent a year developing its almost telepathic interplay, Explorations<\/strong> combines intimate interpretations of standards with compositions that became closely associated with the Bill Evans Trio. Highlights include Israel<\/strong>, Beautiful Love<\/strong>, Nardis<\/strong>, How Deep Is the Ocean?<\/strong> and The Boy Next Door<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This audiophile edition from Analogue Productions<\/strong> presents the album on two 180 g vinyl records cut at 45 RPM<\/strong>. It was mastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at AcousTech Mastering<\/strong> using a fully analogue AAA chain from the original master tapes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The 45 RPM format provides additional groove space and allows the recording\u2019s subtle dynamics, instrumental texture and spatial information to emerge with exceptional clarity. Evans\u2019 piano, LaFaro\u2019s highly articulate bass lines and Motian\u2019s delicate percussion are presented with remarkable presence and natural tonal balance.<\/p>\n Artist: Bill Evans Trio<\/strong>
\nAlbum: Explorations<\/strong>
\nLabel: Analogue Productions<\/strong>
\nOriginal Label: Riverside Records<\/strong>
\nFormat: 2LP, 180 g vinyl, 45 RPM, Stereo<\/strong>
\nMastering: Kevin Gray & Steve Hoffman at AcousTech Mastering<\/strong>
\nSource: AAA from the original master tapes<\/strong>
\nRelease Date: 1 June 2026<\/strong>
\nCatalog Number: AJAZ 9351<\/strong>
\nEAN: 0753088935176<\/strong><\/p>\nListen on TIDAL<\/h3>\n