Bill Evans

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "Bill Evans’s music features gentle phrases that weave through intricate harmonies while employing a graceful restraint that encourages lingering contemplation."

Bill Evans matters because he reshaped the landscape of jazz piano, infusing it with an introspective sensibility that challenged the conventions of his time. His nuanced touch and deliberate phrasing opened new pathways for expression, encouraging listeners to engage with the subtleties of melody and harmony rather than relying on sheer technical prowess. Evans's influence is felt not only in the jazz realm but also in the broader musical discourse, where emotional complexity and vulnerability became essential elements of performance. His approach to improvisation is marked by a conversational interplay between melodies, often involving intricate voicings and rich harmonic explorations. This innovation allowed him to create intimate soundscapes, as he frequently employed modal techniques that shifted focus away from traditional chord progressions. By placing emphasis on lyrical beauty over virtuosic display, Evans cultivated an atmosphere where silence and space were just as crucial as the notes played. Lyrical themes in Evans's work often reflect a deep sense of longing, introspection, and human connection, conveyed through a voice that feels both sincere and contemplative. His storytelling unfolds through impressionistic imagery, creating emotional resonance without overt dramatics. The tone fluctuates between delicate melancholy and serene optimism, inviting listeners into a reflective space.

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Discography

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The Legendary Trio at Birdland 1960 Revisited

Treasures: Solo, Trio and Orchestra Recordings from Denmark Jazzalbum von Bill Evans.

Behind the Dikes – The 1969 Netherlands Recordings

Evans in England: Live at Ronnie Scott’s

Another Time: The Hilversum Concert

Some Other Time: The Lost Session from the Black Forest

Momentum

Live at Art D’Lugoff’s Top of the Gate

Live at Lulu White's

The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961

Getting Sentimental

From the 70's

Consecration: The Final Recordings Part 2

Tenderly : An Informal Session

Time Remembered

Homecoming

Piano Player

But Beautiful

Turn Out the Stars: The Final Village Vanguard Recordings

Turn Out the Stars

The Solo Sessions, Vol. 2

Blue in Green: The Concert in Canada

The Solo Sessions, Vol. 1

Time Remembered

The Paris Concert: Edition One

New Jazz Conceptions

California Here I Come

New Jazz Conceptions

Loose Blues

Re: Person I Knew

In His Own Way

We Will Meet Again

Affinity

New Conversations

Alone (Again)

You Must Believe in Spring

I Will Say Goodbye

Crosscurrents

The Second Trio

Quintessence

Together Again

On Green Dolphin Street

Montreux III

Eloquence

The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album

Symbiosis

Intuition

Stan Getz & Bill Evans

Living Time

The Bill Evans Album

From Left to Right

Montreux II

The Tokyo Concert

You're Gonna Hear from Me

Bill Evans at Town Hall

Autumn Leaves

The Paris Concert: Edition Two

Alone

At Shelly's Manne-Hole

Letter to Evan

Quiet Now

Live in Buenos Aires 1979

Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival

Jazzhouse

Ultimate Bill Evans

Trio Live

The 1960 Birdland Sessions

Half Moon Bay

The Complete Fantasy Recordings

The Last Waltz: The Final Recordings

What's New

Further Conversations with Myself

A Simple Matter of Conviction

Intermodulation