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Remembering the great Bill Evans who was born on this day in 1929. Known for lush harmonies and lyrical improvisation, Evans is regarded as one of the most influential pianists of his time. The way Evans built and connected chords and improvised melodies gave his playing a romantic quality... that contrasted with much of 1950s bebop. In an interview given in 1964, Evans described Bud Powell as his single greatest influence. His repertoire was also unusual. Musical theatre pieces such as “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “My Favorite Things” became in his hands bold rhythmic and chromatic experiments. During his lifetime, Evans was honored with 31 Grammy nominations and seven Awards. In 1994, he was posthumously honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Here, he is performing “Someday My Prince Will Come” with Eddie Gomez on bass and Marty Morell on drums live in Paris, France in 1972.show more

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S. E. Slaughter2 years ago

Bill….live at the Vangard…I saw him….one of my most cherished memories..

Blythe2 years ago

❤️his music!

Jay Allison2 years ago

A gentleman of Jazz piano!

StanRoberts2 years ago

He was really a necessity to Miles. There’s no other way to say it. He was a giant talent who fit with the other giants. That’s not easy. As insane as each genius was in expression and talent, they hauled it back and made the greatest music of the late fifties. Miles. Together.

RW Alexander2 years ago

As good as American popular music ever became. A better exhibition in control of breath & beat of heart isn’t available, might only be met:

Ken Maeda2 years ago

everytime i touch his recording, just wondering how come no one cover and record his pieces. I strongly believe he is one of the greatest american pianists ever existed

Todd Pedlar2 years ago

@iamfujimura Thank you for this. Evans is incredible and a National treasure

Alejandro Anaya Huertas2 years ago

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Alvaro Díaz Bedregal2 years ago

Bill Evans > Bud Powell

Alessandro Giorgio2 years ago

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