If You Like Bill Evans, You'll like ....

Ah, Bill Evans. The three albums he did with Paul Motian and Scott LeFaro before he (Scott) died: Trio nirvana. Doesn't get better. Lefaro was a monster. Dead at 22? Car accident, I believe. Evans delicate touch of the ivories: sweetness....and Paul Motian? You talk of lightness of being on the skins? Tonight it's Waltz for Debbie.

Speaking of overlooked female vocalists: Anita Baker. Just don't hear about her enough. Man could she sing for a white girl. I believe she is still alive? Must be in her 80s. Oh, and a big yes to Ben Webster. Try Soulville on Verve, too. warren :)

Portrait in Jazz/Sunday at the Village Vanguard/Waltz for Debbie on XRCD. Not vinyl, but with tubes, oh so close...