Bill Evans – The Classical Side
Classical music requires discipline and extreme focus on detail. This includes a complete understanding of musical structure – scales, chords, and the ability to sight read music. Bill Evans affirmed the importance of structure in his interview with Marian McPartland. As
Lorraine Desmarais Trio
One of the better jazz trios in Canada that has consistently honored the music of Bill Evans has been the Lorraine Desmarais Trio. The trio will pay tribute to Michel Legrand and Bill Evans on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at
60th Anniversary Bill Evans at the Village Vanguard
The Larry McDonough Quartet plays Bill Evans Live at the Village Vanguard on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 https://www.icehousempls.com/events/2021/6/23/60th-anniversary-of-the-bill-evans-village-vanguard
The Commitment of Bill Evans
Joe LaBarbera recounts Bill’s commitment to making a concert despite being in an accident within one-hour of the gig: https://youtu.be/U1MMMARur5M
Understanding Blues and the Abstract Truth
A very good synopsis of what went into the landmark jazz recording – Oliver Nelson’s Blues and the Abstract Truth > https://youtu.be/e-QNQ0G_UOc
The Need to Swing vs. Becoming a Classical Flutist
Jazz musician Bob Mover (who once played with Chet Baker and Charlie Mingus) recently discussed his encounter with Bill Evans which includes some interesting insights into how Evans made a choice between jazz vs. classical as well as the push-back