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Bill Evans
In 1955, Evans began working with Tony Scott and George Russell. His subtly swinging, lucidly constructed solos with these leaders quickly attracted attention, and provided Evans with an opportunity to begin recording under his own name. By 1958, he spent several months in Miles Davis’ band, where he played alongside John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley, and became a central figure in Davis's shift to modal improvisation. The period with Davis allowed Evans to organize his own trio, which featured bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian by the end of 1959. The Bill Evans Trio developed a new and more interactive approach to trio playing, one in which all instruments carried melodic responsibilities and functioned as equal voices. LaFaro's tragic death in a July 1961 ended the existence of this seminal unit; but not before it had recorded four albums that influenced several generations of pianists, bassists, and drummers. While Evans excelled in even more intimate playing situations—he made memorable duet music with guitarist Jim Hall, singer Tony Bennett, and bassist Eddie Gomez, and on more than one occasion created fascinating studio recitals of multi-tracked piano—for the remaining two decades of his life, he continued to work in the trio format. His lyrical melodic inventions, intricate phrasing, complex voicings, and beautiful touch remain as unmistakable influences on pianists more than 40 years after his passing.

Songs

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So What
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Freedie Freeloader
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All Blues
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How Deep Is The Ocean?
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Peace Piece

Albums

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Lucky to Be Me

Album2024
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Know What I Mean? (Remastered 2024)

Album2024
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On Riverside: Bill Evans

Album2023
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Evans on Evans

Album2024
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Cool Bill

Album2024
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Coffee And Cigarettes

Album2023
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Round Midnight

Album2024
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Late Night Bill Evans

Album2024
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Everybody Digs Bill Evans (Mono Mix / Remastered 2024)

Album2024
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The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album

Album2023

Singles

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In a Sentimental Mood

2023
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Gary's Theme (Remastered 2022)

2022
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The Peacocks

2021
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My Funny Valentine

2023
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Without A Song (Remastered 2022)

2022
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Autumn Leaves

2021
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Time Remembered

2023
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You And The Night And The Music

2021
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Freddie Freeloader (Remastered 2022)

2022
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Peace Piece

2021

Videos

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Peace Piece (Remastered 2024)

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Blue In Green (Album Version - (take 3))

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Isn't It Romantic? (Live)

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Waltz For Debby (Live / Take 1)

Bill Evans683K views
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B Minor Waltz (Remastered 2003)

Bill Evans125K views
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The Peacocks (Remastered 2003)

Bill Evans277K views
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My Foolish Heart

Bill Evans421K views
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You Must Believe In Spring

Bill Evans95K views

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On The Bandstand

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Traditional Jazz

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Springtime Jazz

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Presenting Stan Getz

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Muted Jazz

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Easy Upbeat Jazz

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Cool Jazz Moods

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Essential Jazz

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A Fine Romance

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