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Bill Evans

William John Evans

🎂 August 16, 1929September 15, 1980📍 Plainfield, New Jersey, USA
Pianocool jazzmodal jazz

📖 Biography

Bill Evans revolutionized jazz piano with his impressionistic harmonies, introspective lyricism, and innovative trio concept. His work on "Kind of Blue" and his own trio recordings with Scott LaFaro redefined the piano trio format.

💬 Quotes (3)

I believe in things that are developed through hard work. I always was a firm believer in that.

Bill Evans

The only way I can work is to have some kind of creative image to aspire to.

Bill Evans

Jazz is not a what, it is a how.

Bill Evans

💿 Essential Albums

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Waltz for Debby

1961

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Sunday at the Village Vanguard

1961

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Explorations

1961

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