Everybody Digs Bill Evans
Bill Evans · 1959
48 min · 11 tracks · post-bop · cool jazz · modal jazz
A delicate interplay of lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies that defines cool jazz's emotive landscape.
Everybody Digs Bill Evans is an album by Bill Evans, released in 1959. A delicate interplay of lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies that defines cool jazz's emotive landscape. The album is significant for its critical acclaim and influence on the development of cool jazz and modal jazz. It features standout tracks that have since become standards in the jazz repertoire, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. The album's artistic depth helped pave the way for Evans' future success and established him as a groundbreaking pianist in jazz history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Everybody Digs Bill Evans sound like?
A delicate interplay of lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies that defines cool jazz's emotive landscape. Rooted in post-bop and cool jazz.
What makes Everybody Digs Bill Evans by Bill Evans notable?
The album is significant for its critical acclaim and influence on the development of cool jazz and modal jazz. It features standout tracks that have since become standards in the jazz repertoire, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. The album's artistic depth helped pave the way for Evans' future success and established him as a groundbreaking pianist in jazz history. Released in March 1959, 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' was Bill Evans' third studio album, following his acclaimed work on 'Portrait in Jazz'. At this point in his career, Evans was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in jazz, known for his innovative use of modal harmony and lyrical improvisation. This album further showcased his distinct style alongside a stellar trio featuring Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian.
How many songs are on Everybody Digs Bill Evans?
Everybody Digs Bill Evans has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Minority 5:25
- 2 Young and Foolish 5:53
- 3 Lucky to Be Me 3:37
- 4 Night and Day 7:17
- 5 Epilogue (take 1) 0:41
- 6 Tenderly Standout 3:33
- 7 Peace Piece Standout 6:38
- 8 What Is There to Say? 4:54
- 9 Oleo 4:08
- 10 Epilogue (take 2) 0:38
- 11 Some Other Time Standout 6:09
Release Date
March 1, 1959
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
48 min 56 sec
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