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William John Evans (better known as Bill Evans) (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was one of the most famous and influential of 20th-century American jazz pianists. His use of impressionist harmony, his inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and his syncopated and polyrhythmic melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett, and his work continues to inspire younger pianists such as Fred Hersch, Esbjörn Svensson, Bill Charlap, Geoffrey Keezer, Lyle Mays and many others, as well as other musicians such as guitarists Lenny Breau and Pat Metheny.

Bill Evans was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, to a mother of Rusyn ancestry and a father of Welsh descent. His father was an alcoholic. He received his first musical training in his mother's church.

His mother was an amateur pianist with an interest in modern classical composers. This led to Evans's initial musical training in classical piano at age 6. He...

Created by dipity on Jan 24, 2008

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• Bill Evans for Lovers
  Aug 23, 2004

  Track listing: For Heaven's SakeBut BeautifulIf You Could See Me NowA Time for LoveSpring Is HereIt Must Be LoveLover ManOnly ChildMy Foolish HeartMelindaDanny Boy

• Portraiture
  May 19, 2003

  Track listing: AlfieWaltz for Debbie34 SkidooBlue in GreenDetour AheadEmilyNardisPeri's ScopeSome Other TimeWho Can I Turn To

• The Very Best of Bill Evans (disc 2)
  Jul 2002

  Track listing: I Love You, Porgy'Round MidnightHow About You?Spartacus Love ThemeBlue MonkStella by StarlightA Sleepin' BeeEmilyYester DayThe Shadow of Your SmileQuiet NowHere's That Rainy DayA Time for LoveOn a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)Medley: All the Things You Are / Midnight Mood

• The Very Best of Bill Evans (disc 1)
  Jul 2002

  Track listing: Waltz for DebbyDadday BoyThe Dolphin-After'S WonderfulCome Rain or Comes ShineAlwaysOnce Upon a SummertimeEverything Happens to MeNight and DayHow Deep Is the Ocean?Love Is Here to StaySomeday My Prince Will ComeValse (Siciliano in G Minor)PavaneJazz SambaSanta Claus Is Coming to Town

• The Paris Concert, Edition Two
  Apr 2, 2001

  Track listing: Re: Person I KnewGary's ThemeLetter To Evan34 SkidooLaurieNardis

• The Last Waltz (disc 1)
  Sep 26, 2000

  Track listing: After YouLike Someone in LovePolka Dots and MoonbeamsEmilyTurn Out the StarsI Do It for Your LoveNardisBut Beautiful

• Ultimate Bill Evans
  Aug 24, 1998

  Track listing: What Is This Thing Called Love'Round MidnightI Believe in YouTurn Out the StarsFunkalleroI Loves You, PorgyI Should CareAngel FaceWalkin' UpN.Y.C.'s No LarkMother of EarlJazz SambaA Time for Love

• Verve Jazz Masters 5
  Mar 21, 1994

  Track listing: IsraelJust You, Just MeLet's Go Back to the WaltzFunkalleroNYC's No LarkMother of EarlBemsha SwingAngel FaceAlfieQuiet NowA Sleeping BeeHere's That Rainy DayOn Green Dolphin Street

• Jazzhouse
  Jun 30, 1991

  Track listing: How Deep Is the OceanHow My Heart SingsGood ByeAutumn LeavesCalifornia, Here I ComeSleepin' BeePolka Dots and MoonbeamsStella by StarlightFive (Theme)

• Everybody Digs Bill Evans
  Jun 30, 1991

  Track listing: MinorityYoung and FoolishLuky to Be MeNight and DayTenderlyPeace PieceWhat Is There to Say?OleoEpilogueEpilogue

• Waltz for Debby
  Oct 16, 1990

  Track listing: My Foolish HeartWaltz for Debby (take 2)Waltz for Debby (take 1)Detour Ahead (take 2)Detour Ahead (take 1)My Romance (take 1)My Romance (take 2)Some Other TimeMilestonesPorgy (I Loves You, Porgy)MilestonesSome Other TimeMy RomanceDetour AheadWaltz for DebbyMy Foolish Heart

• You Must Believe in Spring
  1987

  Track listing: B Minor Waltz (For Ellaine)You Must Believe in SpringGary's ThemeWe Will Meet Again (For Harry)The PeacocksTheme from M*A*S*H (aka Suicide is Painless)Sometime Ago

• Bill Evans Died
  Sep 14, 1980

  Bill Evans died in New York, New York, United States

• Alone (Again)
  Dec 15, 1975

  Track listing: The Touch of Your LipsIn Your Own Sweet WayMake Someone HappyWhat Kind of Fool Am I?People

• You're Gonna Hear From Me
  Nov 23, 1969

  Track listing: You're Gonna Hear From Me'Round MidnightWaltz for DebbyNardisTime RememberedWho Can I Turn To?EmilyOur Love Is Here to StaySomeday My Prince Will Come

• Alone
  1968

  Track listing: Here's That Rainy DayA Time for LoveMidnight MoodOn a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)Never Let Me GoMedley: All the Things You Are / Midnight MoodA Time for Love

• Trio '65
  Feb 2, 1965

  Track listing: IsraelElsa'Round MidnightOur Love Is Here to StayHow My Heart SingsWho Can I Turn To?Come Rain or Come ShineIf You Could See Me Now

• The Solo Sessions, Volume 1
  Jan 9, 1963

  Track listing: What Kind of Fool Am I (take 1)Medley: My Favorite Things / Easy to Love / Baubles, Bangles and BeadsWhen I Fall in LoveMedley: Spartacus Love Theme / NardisEverything Happens to MeApril in Paris

• Bill Evans's Birthday
  Aug 15, 1929

  Bill Evans was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Union County