Artist: Bill Evans
Genre: Jazz
Bill Evans was an American jazz pianist and composer born in 1929, considered one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time. Evans revolutionized jazz piano with innovative harmonic concepts, lyrical approach to melody, and sophisticated touch. His work on Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue' helped define modal jazz. As a leader, Evans formed legendary trios that redefined the jazz trio format as conversation among equals rather than piano with accompaniment. Evans's compositions including 'Waltz for Debby' became jazz standards. His playing was characterized by introspective lyricism, harmonic sophistication, and delicate touch. He passed away in 1980.
Bill Evans vinyl records (25)
BILL EVANS TRIO Waltz For Debby (2024 UHQR limited edition 45RPM 6-track 2xLP from Analogue Productions the definitive Ultra High Quality Record pressing on two 200-gram Clarity Vinyl® records. The definitive version of the 1962all-time jazz audiophile masterpiece mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analogue tapes
£195.00 new
BILL EVANS TRIO Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings (Deluxe 5-LP Vinyl Edition - A landmark archival release bringing together the complete Riverside Studio recordings of the Bill Evans Trio featuringScott LaFaro and Paul Motian. Across five 180-gram vinyl LPs this deluxe box set presents Portrait in Jazz and Explorations alongside 26 alternate takes including 17 previously unreleased studio performances
£139.99 new
BILL EVANS & JIM HALL Undercurrent (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Silver Label Series special limited edition 6-track vinyl LP mastered on the GAIN 2â„¢ Ultra Analog System specially plated and pressed on 180-gram High Definition Vinyl. Originally released in 1962 by Blue Note Records this diverse set encompasses ballds waltzes and hard-swinging bop
£50.00 new
BILL EVANS TRIO Waltz For Debby (Scarce 1961 UK first press 6-track mono LP on the rough textured reel & mic dark blue & silver label recorded live at The Village Vanguard in New York that year. This was the final recording of the classic Evans Scott LaFaro & Paul Motian trio [LaFaro died in a car accident just ten days after the performance]
£106.00 used
BILL EVANS Explorations (1982 US 8-track vinyl LP housed in a matte picture sleeve with its original open shrink that has a HMV import and Original Jazz Classics hype-sticker applied to the front. The sleeve shows minimal wear while the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition OJC-037) Track Listing: 1
£56.00 used