Bill Evans
William John "Bill" Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz piano player. His career lasted 25 years. He was known for playing close groups of chords in his left hand, while playing melodies with his right hand. He was also known for playing in groups that featured him, a bass player, and a drummer. The groups dealt more with interaction and group-improvisation than jazz bands before them.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William John Evans |
| Born | August 16, 1929 |
| Origin | Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1980 (aged 51) |
| Genres | Jazz, modal jazz, hard bop, Third stream, Cool Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist Composer Arranger |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Labels | Riverside Records Verve Records Fantasy Records |
| Associated acts | George Russell Miles Davis Cannonball Adderley Philly Joe Jones Scott LaFaro Paul Motian Eddie Gomez Marty Morell |
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Program of Evans's graduation concert. April 24, 1950.
Chet Baker worked with Bill 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 Montreux Jazz Festival and other events
Joe LaBarbera performed with Bill Evans trio in 1979–1980
Chuck Israels performed with Bill Evans trio in 1962–1966
Eddie Gomez performed with Bill Evans trio in 1964–1974
Evans is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Section 161, Plot K.
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