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William John Evans, known as Bill Evans (August 16, 1929–September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists. He is considered by some to be the most influential post-World War II jazz pianist. Evans had...
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BRAVO...BRAVO.. BRAVO..thank God for ABC Jazz....this has been one of the most informative and enjoyable HOUR I have have experienced in quite some time. Bill Evans would only open up to someone that he respected, IE: Marion McPartland. I have been a Bill Evans addict since I first heard his early recordings some 50 yrs ago. What a joy to hear them play together and discussing their interpretations of each song / composition.The last piece "I Love You" knocked me out as it is one of my favourite compositions. Being an older,semi-retired musician ....you made my day !!
Can't wait to hear this again. Hearty thanks to you ABC Jazz - you've done it again.
Marion asks Bill a number of questions many of us would have asked him if we'd had the opportunity.
Like many former piano students, I simply worship Bill's playing. (I own more than twenty of his CDs, plus cassettes and even a little vinyl.) My first piano teacher, the delightful and I might add patient! - Neil Butterworth - put me on to Bill as a seventeen-year-old kid in the 60s and I remain ever grateful. Thanks again Neil and ABC Jazz.
Don't miss this people!
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