Waltz For Debby
by Bill Evans Trio

Album
Waltz For Debby by Bill Evans Trio
(Live album)
Year: 1962
Release date: 1962-02-00
Overall rank: 1,333rd   Overall chart history
Average Rating: 
81/100 (from 209 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top 5 albums of 1962 (2nd)
Award Top albums of of the 1960s (138th)
Award Best albums of all time (1,333rd)

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Bill Evans Trio bestography

The best album by Bill Evans is Waltz For Debby which is ranked number 1333 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 1,291.

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Waltz For Debby track list

  Track ratings The tracks on this album have an average rating of 83 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).

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1.
My Foolish Heart
Average Rating: 84 (55 votes)Comments: View 0
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Waltz For Debby (Take 2)
Average Rating: 86 (56 votes)Comments: View 0
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Detour Ahead (Take 2)
Average Rating: 82 (48 votes)Comments: View 0
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My Romance (Take 1)
Average Rating: 83 (50 votes)Comments: View 0
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Some Other Time
Average Rating: 80 (44 votes)Comments: View 0
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Milestones
Average Rating: 83 (46 votes)Comments: View 0

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Waltz For Debby rankings

Waltz For Debby rankings summary
Overall rank: 1,333rd | 1960s rank: 138th | 1962 rank: 2nd  Overall chart history
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From BestEverAlbums 09/10/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5431): By Amirkhosro
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From BestEverAlbums 10/20/2022 20:00 in Album of the day (#4323): Waltz For Debby by Bill Evans Trio
“Today's album of the day Waltz For Debby by Bill Evans Trio ( | ) Year: 1962. Country: Overall rank: 1,244 Average rating: 80/100 (from 169 votes). Tracks: 1. My Foolish Heart 2. Waltz For Debby (Take 2) 3. Detour Ahead (Take 2) 4. My Romance (Take 1) 5. Some Other Time 6. Milestones About album of…”
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90/100
From 04/03/2022 06:05 | #283751
An absolute classic for your late-night moods. Great arrangements and lovely tones. Jazz played like this can never go wrong. (Edited)
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From 11/15/2021 02:18 | #276279 | TOP COMMENT Help Vote up your preferred comments and the comments with the most votes will be flagged.
A masterpiece. Bill Evans conducts his trio with the precision of an orchestra maestro. The recording is not only a showcase of live talent, but also a collection of lush, decadent arrangements. (Edited)
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From 04/20/2021 00:26 | #268761 | TOP COMMENT Help Vote up your preferred comments and the comments with the most votes will be flagged.
My Foolish Heart and Detour Ahead feel like Bill Evans is plucking your heartstrings. The lightness and soft nature of this album reflect the delicateness of a fragile heart. His cover over Milestones is also a testament to his ability to play variations on established modes. Very enjoyable record. (Edited)
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From 11/20/2020 17:42 | #261142
Álbum sensual! Mta classe!
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65/100
From 10/24/2020 20:28 | #259734
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Best tracks: Waltz for Debby, Milestones
Worst track: My Romance
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