StayJack artist file
Bill Evans
1929 — 1980
Piano
Cool JazzPost-BopPiano Jazz
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A short portrait
Evans brought an orchestral sense of harmony to the piano trio while inviting bass and drums into a genuinely equal conversation. The intimacy of his touch never meant a lack of daring.
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Timeline
Joins Miles Davis's sextet and contributes to its new modal direction.
Forms a trio with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian.
The Village Vanguard recordings redefine live trio interplay.
Begins a long collaboration with bassist Eddie Gómez.
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Essential records
RLP 399
Bill Evans Trio
WaltzforDebby
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Bill Evans Trio
Waltz for Debby
RLP 12-315
Bill Evans Trio
PortraitinJazz
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Bill Evans Trio
Portrait in Jazz
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Selected listening
Waltz for Debby
An official Spotify embed, selected as a place to begin.