Bill Evans
Bill Evans was a poet of the piano, a sensitive and shy man whose approach to the instrument emphasized communication and expression over mere technique. “Music should enrich the soul,” he said, “it should teach spirituality by showing a person a portion of himself that he would not discover otherwise... through art you can be shown part of yourself you never knew existed.” One of the most broadly influential pianists of the modern era, his hushed introspection, classical sensibilties, and innovative expansion of the jazz trio format have inspired legions of pianists from Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea to Richie Beirach and Brad Mehldau.
William John Evans was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on August 16, 1929. He began his music... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Birthdate:
- 08/16/1929
- Death date:
- 10/15/1980
