Bill Evans
American jazz pianist (1929-1980) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 51
William John Evans was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. His extensive 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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Close ties
Miles Davis Bandmate in Miles Davis Quintet
Creed Taylor Produced Conversations with Myself and Empathy- Orrin Keepnews Produced Portrait in Jazz (1959)
Paul Chambers Bandmate in Miles Davis Quintet
Philly Joe Jones Bandmate in Miles Davis Quintet
Red Garland Bandmate in Miles Davis Quintet- Scott LaFaro Bandmate in The Bill Evans Trio
Paul Motian Bandmate in The Bill Evans Trio
Eddie Gomez Bandmate in The Bill Evans Trio- Marc Johnson Bandmate in The Bill Evans Trio
Alex Riel Bandmate in The Bill Evans Trio- Helen Keane Produced You Must Believe in Spring (1977)
- Marty Morell Bandmate in The Bill Evans Trio
Tony Bennett Duets: The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album (1975)
Monica Zetterlund Duets: Waltz for Debby and Monicas vals
Charlie Puth Influenced by Bill
Stan Getz Duets: Stan Getz & Bill Evans (1973)
Dave Grusin Influenced by Bill
Clive Davis Produced Living Time (1972)
Bob Brookmeyer Duets: The Ivory Hunters (1959)
Floating Points Influenced by Bill- Alan Douglas Produced Undercurrent (1962)
Rachel Z Influenced by Bill
Media & music
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Program of Evans's graduation concert. April 24, 1950.
Chet Baker worked with Evans on his album Chet in 1958-1959.
Miles Davis in 1955, three years before meeting Evans.
Evans built "Peace Piece" on a simple one-bar ostinato left-hand figure in C major. Over this static harmonic frame, he freely improvised melodies.
Jack DeJohnette performed with Bill Evans trio at the Montreux Jazz Festival and other events
Joe LaBarbera performed with Bill Evans trio in 1979-1980
Chuck Israels performed with Bill Evans trio in 1962-1966Awards
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 1980 · aged 51
