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Craft Recordings announces the release of 'Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings,' a comprehensive archive of the Bill Evans Trio's studio work.
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The set includes two iconic albums, 'Portrait in Jazz' (1960) and 'Explorations' (1961), alongside 26 alternative takes and outtakes, with 17 previously unreleased tracks.
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Available formats include a five-disc 180g vinyl box, three CDs, and digital (standard and hi-res), released on November 21, 2025, for $149.
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The restoration was conducted by Plangent Processes, with mastering by Grammy-winner Paul Blakemore and vinyl lacquers cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.
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Additional content features rare photographs, foldout poster, liner notes by Eugene Holley Jr., and reminiscences from John Densmore of The Doors.
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The release celebrates the innovative interplay of Bill Evans, Scott LaFaro, and Paul Motian that redefined jazz improvisation.