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American jazz pianist and composer
- William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. [ 2 ] His use of impressionist harmony, block chords, innovative chord voicings, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines continue to influence jazz pianists today.
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Bill Evans. For other uses, see Bill Evans (disambiguation). William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. [ 2 ] His use of impressionist harmony, block chords, innovative chord voicings, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing ...
Sep 11, 2024 · Bill Evans (born August 16, 1929, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.—died September 15, 1980, New York, New York) was an American jazz pianist known for lush harmonies and lyrical improvisation, one of the most influential pianists of his time.
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Feb 25, 2017 · Bill Evans was a genius: The jazz world, which can be roiled by factions and jealousies, usually agrees on that. He was a composer and pianist with a light, lyrical touch that was once...
Oct 26, 2021 · More than 40 years after his death, Bill Evans continues to exert an enormous influence on jazz. Brian Priestley re-evaluates the work of this still misunderstood master musician.
- Brian Priestley
Feb 8, 2020 · Widely considered to be one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Evans’ use of harmony and his inventive and impressionistic interpretation of the jazz repertoire has few peers.
Originally recorded in 1958 for the album "Everybody Digs Bill Evans," "Peace Piece" has since become a revered staple in the jazz piano canon, offering an intimate experience into Evans's musical genius and emotive depth.
Aug 27, 2004 · Who Was Bill Evans? Bill Evans, one of the most influential and tragic figures of the post-bop jazz piano, was known for his highly nuanced touch, the clarity of the feeling content of his music and his reform of the chord voicing system pianists used. He recorded over fifty albums as leader and received five Grammy awards.