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Portrait of Bill Evans.(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
Portrait of Bill Evans (VICJ-61171)
This tribute to the lyrical legend features pianists Eliane Elias, Gave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, Bob James, and Brad Mehldau, backed up in various combinations by Richard Bona, Marc Johnson on bass and Billy Kilson, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Weckl on drums. Those expecting something soft and pastel will begin to be surprised by the first cut, Miles Davis's" "Nardis," in which James, Bona, and Kilson play in bold colors; the second cut, "Gotta Rhythm" by Herbie Hancock drives home the point with a vengeance--the late Bill Evans never gave your subwoofer a workout like this!
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...musician/composer and arranger Bob James' first work and records were...standards by Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal and others...and beyond, the music of Bob James has captivated audiences throughout...inspired him, comes the latest Bob James CD. He's worked ...
- A Look Back at the Life and Music of Bill Evans
- Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday January 28, 1996 700+ words
...years following the death of pianist Bill Evans, his influence still impacts jazz today...years since the death of jazz pianist Bill Evans. Intensely shy and unsure of his contributions...obliterate his lack of confidence; yet, Bill Evans remains a powerful influence on modern...
- Tony Bennett And Bill Evans, 'Together Again'
- Transcript from: NPR Fresh Air TERRY GROSS July 8, 2009 700+ words
...Fresh Air 07-08-2009 Tony Bennett And Bill Evans, 'Together Again' Host: TERRY GROSS...Singer Tony Bennett and jazz pianist Bill Evans recorded two albums together for different...So his mid-'70s duo with pianist Bill Evans might seem a bit of a mismatch, Evans...
- Bill Evans Plays Banjo. (Off the Beaten Track). (sound recording review)
- Magazine article from: Sing Out! January 1, 2002 700+ words
BILL EVANS Bill Evans Plays Banjo Mighty Fine Records 906 Lots of folks play the banjo ... but not like Bill Evans. Bill has assembled an all-star cast of players including fiddlers...
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- Picture from: Magnum Photos Guy Le Querrec January 1, 1965 700+ words
...24 Rue Saint Victor. Palais de la Mutualit. 03/11 The American jazz musician Bill EVANS (piano) during the concert of the BILL EVANS TRIO including Bill EVANS, the Danish jazz musician Niels-Hening OSTRED-PEDERSEN (doublebass) and...
- Vocalist sings Bill Evans' praises.(Scene)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Young, Bob August 24, 2001 700+ words
...with anniversary tributes. Pianist Bill Evans hasn't been the subject of any such...are very listenable," said Sutton. "Bill Evans is one of those people." Evans' contribution...harmonic sense and classical inflection of Bill Evans I think made that record what it is...
- Bill Evans: changing the body and the geography of modern dance.(Biography)
- Magazine article from: Dance Magazine Berardi, Gigi October 1, 2003 700+ words
...teaching, and extensive repertoire, Bill Evans, at age 63, continues to draw students...today. The August 2002 reunion, for Bill Evans Dance Company members and Summer Institutes...times per year. Evans's school--the Bill Evans Dance Company (BEDCO) School/Dance...
- Jazz piano.(BILL EVANS: HOW MY HEART SINGS)
- Magazine article from: The Economist (US) October 17, 1998 700+ words
Everybody digs? BILL EVANS: HOW MY HEART SINGS. By Peter Pettinger...attracted the ardent cult following which Bill Evans had already inspired during his lifetime...great early albums, "Everybody Digs Bill Evans" and the Miles Davis classic...
Source: HighBeam Research, Portrait of Bill Evans.(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)