Two People Instrumental to Bill Evans
There are a number of people who were critically important to what Bill Evans accomplished as a jazz pianist. Yes, Bill Evans had numerous musical influences – Nat King Cole, Bud Powell, etc. However, the real enablers often go silent
Writers Reflecting on the Village Vanguard Sessions
A number of writers and poets have identified with Bill Evans, often incorporating elements of Bill Evans into their own creative writings. Here are two examples rooted in the Vanguard Sessions; starting with the late Dutch writer Martin Bril who
Understanding the Harmony of Bill Evans
For several years, pianist and educator Kent Hewitt has been dissecting the music of Bill Evans. His most recent video does a very good job of breaking down the harmonic techniques of Bill Evans using the tune But Beautiful > https://youtu.be/s8svbHJNrXs