{"product_id":"explorations-small-batch-one-step-pressing-lp","title":"Bill Evans Trio - Explorations (Limited edition, One-Step pressing)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that due to the limited nature of this pressing, the number of copies is limited to two per household. This product is excluded from discount code offers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHere is the latest opus of the \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Batch series\u003c\/strong\u003e critically acclaimed by \u003cstrong\u003eCraft Recordings\u003c\/strong\u003e : a meticulously crafted, audiophile-quality reissue of the \u003cstrong\u003elatest studio album from the Bill Evans Trio, \u003cem\u003eExplorations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Limited to \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 copies worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pressure \u003cstrong\u003ea step of lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights every nuance of the original recording session. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplorations captures the pioneering spirit of jazz interaction as\u003cstrong\u003eEvans, bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian\u003c\/strong\u003e breathe new life into jazz standards and modern compositions. Recorded in 1961, the album showcases the trio's conversational approach, dissolving traditional roles to create an elegant and democratic exchange of ideas. Highlights include modal travel\u003cstrong\u003eIsrael\u003c\/strong\u003e, grabbing him \u003cstrong\u003eNardis\u003c\/strong\u003e and a complex interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Love\u003c\/strong\u003e. Praised for its innovation and cohesion, Explorations remains a milestone in the art of the jazz trio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastered from the original analog tapes (AAA) by Bernie Grundman\u003c\/strong\u003e and pressed on \u003cstrong\u003e180 gram vinyl at RTI\u003c\/strong\u003e, Explorations uses the \u003cstrong\u003esuper vinyl Neotech VR900-D2\u003c\/strong\u003e with a one-step lacquer process. This exacting process achieves the highest level of musical detail, clarity and dynamics while reducing surface noise on the disc to ensure that each pressing is a true representation of the original lacquer and that the listener is as close as possible to the original recording. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all Small Batch editions, Explorations comes in a \u003cstrong\u003ecanvas case, stamped on the sheet, and individually numbered\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl — removable using a frictionless ribbon pull tab — is housed in a reproduction of the original Riverside Records jacket, protected by a \u003cstrong\u003earchival quality anti-static inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The set is completed by \u003cstrong\u003enew liner notes by Syd Schwartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, longtime writer, music marketing executive, and author of the popular Jazz and Coffee Substack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinylestore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67910323208269,"sku":"888072631854","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/9131\/7325\/files\/BillEvans_Explorations_SmallBatch_PackshotWRibbon.png?v=1794005649","url":"https:\/\/vinylestore.shop\/products\/explorations-small-batch-one-step-pressing-lp","provider":"Vinylestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}