“Very Early” is one of Bill Evans’ most harmonically adventurous compositions.

The original recording features a relaxed waltz tempo, however this live version from Montreux in 1970 is played at a brisker pace.

Bill kicks off the solo with a triplet solo break in the key of C major.

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