Sunday at the Village Vanguard by the Bill Evans Trio is widely celebrated as one of the greatest live jazz albums of all time. Originally recorded on June 25, 1961, at New York City's famous Village Vanguard, it features pianist Bill Evans, drummer Paul Motian, and bassist Scott LaFaro. The album is especially poignant as it serves as a tribute to LaFaro's masterly musicianship; he tragically passed away in a car accident just 11 days after these sessions took place.