’Portrait in Jazz’ (1960) was Bill Evans’ third album as a leader, following New Jazz Conceptions (1956) and Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1958). It was also Evans’ first LP with the talented bassist Scott LaFaro (although they had both participated on Tony Scott’s LP Sung Heroes (1959) ). Their superb chemistry is evident from the very first tune, and Evans was surely aware of that. As opposed to his previous albums, no solo piano selections were included here.
Tracks
Side 1
1. Come Rain or Come Shine
2. Autumn Leaves
3. Witchcraft
4. When I Fall in Love
5. Peri’s Scope
Side 2
1. What Is This Thing Called Love
2. Spring Is Here
3. Someday My Prince Will Come
4. Blue in Green
5. Blue in Green (alt tk) [Bonus track]