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
6 Bill Evans new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
BILL EVANS TRIO Spring Leaves (1976 US 19-track double LP repackaging of the 1959 Portrait In Jazz & the 1961 Explorations albums featuring Scott La Faro on bass & Paul Motian on drums gatefold picture sleeve with extensive sleeve notes.The sleeve shows moderate shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing & the vinyl is superb with only light signs of play M-47034) Track Listing: 01
£23.00 used
BILL EVANS TRIO At The Montreux Jazz Festival (Limited Edition 90s US audiophile issue of the 1968 9-track live LP pressed on 180gram Quiex Super Vinyl recorded with Eddie Gomez on Bass & Jack DeJohnette on Drums housed in a deluxe picture sleevereproducing the original album artwork with limited edition sticker on the reverse
£84.00 used
BILL EVANS Dig It. (1964 UK 9-track mono LP on the rough textured steel blue & silver Fontana label compiling some of Evans finest trio recordings & housed in a unique & very groovy looking pasted laminate sleeve. The cover is Excellent withminimal age wear/laminate lift to edges & the vinyl shows a few light hairlines/scuffs not affecting play
£28.00 used
BILL EVANS The Alternative Man (1985 US 9-track LP on Blue Note featuring a special guest John McLaughlin on Flight of the Falcon custom picture sleeve with illustrated credits inner. The sleeve has picked up just a little light edge wear & is otherwise in Excellent condition. The vinyl shows just the lightest signs of play BT85111) Track Listing: The Alternative Man The Path Of Least Resistance Let The Juice Loose
£14.00 used
BILL EVANS California Here I Come (1982 US 15-track double LP featuring previously unreleased recordings from August 17-18 1967 at the Village Vanguard with Eddie Gomez & Philly Joe Jones gatefold picture sleeve with extensive liner notes.The sleeve has a degree of scuffing from storage but with all text legible
£34.00 used
BILL EVANS TRIO Sunday At The Village Vanguard (1961 UK 6-track mono LP on a dark blue reel & mic Riverside label also starring Scott LaFaro on Bass & Paul Motian on Drums in a session recorder live on June 25th 1961 front laminated pastedpicture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a small spot of discolouration to the top right corner on the front whilst the vinyl remains in Ex- condition with cosmetic blemishing due to prolonged contact with the poly-lin Track Listing: ed inner but little actual sign of play RLP376)ÞÞ
£195.00 used