A significant date in the history of legendary pianist Bill Evans' recording career, New Jazz Conceptions marks his maiden voyage as a leader and finds the then 27-year-old pianist already sounding much different than the usual Bud Powell-influenced keyboardists of the time. Recorded in 1956, more than a year before he joined the Miles Davis Sextet, this set finds Evans flashing his own unique chord voicings in a lyrical, swinging style. Three selections here are taken solo (including the original version of his classic 'Waltz for Debby'), while the other eight are performed in a trio with bassist Teddy Kotick and drummer Paul Motian (including his future theme 'Five,' 'Speak Low,' and 'No Cover, No Minimum'). A strong start to a significant career and a must must-have for fans of classic piano trios.