Peri's Scope is a jazz piano trio composition by the Bill Evans Trio, featured on their Portrait in Jazz album. The original artists are Bill Evans on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. It was recorded December 28, 1959 and released in 1960. The track runs about 3 minutes and 12 seconds. Peri's Scope showcases Evans's lyrical melodic invention and intricate phrasing, delivered within the trio's interactive approach where all instruments carry melodic responsibilities. This era followed Evans's stint with Miles Davis and helped define the Bill Evans Trio's distinctive collaborative style.
