Peri's Scope

Bill Evans Trio · 1959

Context

Peri's Scope, a composition by Bill Evans inspired by his companion at the time, Peri Cousins, appears on Portrait in Jazz, the first recording of the trio with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian. The piece has been covered many times, notably by Fred Hersch and Chick Corea.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Modal, Cool (Birth of the Cool). Among the origins and influences of Modal: Cool (Birth of the Cool), Hard bop, Bossa nova, jazz samba.

By the same artist

• Come Rain or Come Shine (1959)
• Peace Piece (1958)
• Minority (1958)
• Young and Foolish (Bill Evans) (1958)
• Lucky to Be Me (1958)
• Night and Day (Bill Evans) (1958)

Sources

• EN: Portrait in Jazz

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